Crete is the second largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is the first, and consequently has very differing geography. Its landscape is slashed with gorges, scoured with valleys and dominated at every turn by mountainous terrain. It has its share of pretty harbours, but Crete is handsome in a more dramatic muscular way. A car helps you nose inland to discover almost hidden villages and to visit Knossos, the largest and most impressive of the Minoan palaces, which reached its cultural peak over 3,000 years ago. Cretan hotels set a higher standard than the rest of Greece: we've gone for the best, so enjoy being spoilt
Hotels in Crete:
Many of the most impressive luxury hotels in Crete are in the picturesque region of Elounda. There's the elegance and impeccable service of Hotel Elounda Mare, the innovatively designed Domes of Elounda or the romantic, secluded suites of Blue Palace Resort & Spa. Those after a more contemporary feel should consider Elounda Bay Palace or the exceptional Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, which offer breathtaking views across the Aegean Sea. Of the many spa options in the area, the Six Senses spa at Porto Elounda Deluxe Resort is regarded by many as the best spa in the world. On the other side of the island, the Minos Beach Art Hotel sits in a perfect waterfront location and is just 800 metres away from the lively town of Aghios Nikolaos.
The Blue Palace, Resort & Spa is built on a terraced hillside with the rooms and exquisite suites on terraces down to the seafront and an impressive Thalassotherapy Spa. Each...
The Domes of Elounda is a unique concept on the island of Crete providing accommodation consisting of deluxe suites and villas with private pool. All rooms have either an outside jacuzzi, but most rooms have a private swimming pool and sun terraces. The Domes overlook the Gulf of Elounda with…
The Five Star Hotel Elounda Bay Palace has a splendid seafront location, in its own private bay with sandy beach and many seafront facilities including bars, tavernas and some waterfront bungalows. The waterfront is backed by extensive gardens with swimming pools and sunterraces. Hotel Elounda Bay Palace Facilities: Secluded white…
Elounda Beach deluxe hotel is an idyllic Mediterranean retreat, spanning 20 acres of landscaped gardens on the northeast coast of the island of Crete,Each luxurious guest room, in seafront bungalows or in the main building, features air-conditioning, CD player, direct-dial telephones, satellite television with video channels, mini-bar, in-room safe, and…
Elounda Gulf Villas is the foremost villa complex on the island of Crete made up of 14 villas with private swimming pool and 10 executive suites. This exclusive complex is located just outside the village of Elounda on a hillside overlooking the Gulf of Mirabello and finest villas in Elounda.…