Crete

ACRO, Crete

If you’re looking for the epitome of eco-luxury, you can
find it at ACRO Wellness Suites on the island of Crete. This sustainable hotel in Greece offers its guests a choice between a jaw-dropping cave suites or villas - each with terrace pools with a striking view of the Cretan Sea. This adult-only set up brings bohemian, luxury chic vibes and an eye for detail to make
this a unique hideaway destination.

Price: from £375 per night

Acro Suites-a wellbeing resort

Daios Cove, Agios Nikloaos

Chiselled out of a secluded cove, Daios Cove Luxury Resort in Crete is an impressive 5-star family stay. Little touches make families feel well taken care of, with daily treats waiting in your room, complimentary buckets and spades for a trip down the
beach and an exclusive kids club tailoring activities for babies through to teens.

Indulge in the blissful Villas with sophisticated contemporary décor. Split over two storeys, large sitting rooms lead out to the infinity pool and terrace. Below is the master suite and private balcony where you can immerse in the crystal waters while gazing out at the unobstructed views.

Price: from £246 per night

Daios Cove Luxury Resort

Cretan Malia Park

A boho hideaway in every sense where mindfulness and
design intertwine seamlessly on the north-east shore of the island. Quietly celebrated as one of the top family hotel destinations, for those who want to enjoy the feel of an adult holiday, hassle-free and tastefully. The resort offers 3 levels of kids club, right up to teens at The Place, which is a separate area exclusively reserved for teenagers, which includes table tennis, billiards and darts keep them busy by day and transforms into an atmospheric outdoor cinema with hammocks strung from the tress by night.

The property is set in tropical gardens with banana trees
and palms enveloping the 204 rooms, yet it never feels overcrowded. Offering dedicated family accommodation, we recommend the deluxe family bungalows – with their built-in bunks and separate bedrooms for the grown-ups. Custom made furniture and artisan interiors gives the décor a unique luxury whilst the slow-paced tempo of the island is brought home here.

Price: from £144 per night

Cretan Malia Park

Crete | Eat

Cicada Seascape, Heraklion

A boho-chic all-day restaurant and beach lunge for Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist. The Earthy tones and chilled out vibes will
have you emersed while you sip on their signature cocktails by the Cretan sea.

Maiami, Chania

A charming art deco building sitting near the end of the beachfront with its salmon pink doors and windows is the brasserie and artist studio of Alexandra Manousakis. This
vibrant space is an artwork in itself - every textile, colour and flavour in the food reveals personalityin the heart of Chania. A truly unique interplay of art and Greek cuisine.

Vrisi, Crete

Discover local Greek and Mediterranean dishes with
beautiful views of the Cretan coastline. Elegantly decorated on a fantastic balcony, it’s a spot to watch the sunset and experience some of the best Mediterranean dishes on offer. For the evenings we recommend the risotto whilst during the daytime, the salads are not to be missed!

A romantic spot if you want to take your special someone
here, but Vrisi is equally a great spot for a post beach supper or lunch as a group of friends.

Crete | Visit

Discover Elafinuissi Beach

Dip in the enormous natural pools that make up Elafinuissi Beach. A breath-taking nature reserve on the channel between the mainland and Elafonisi, famed for it’s rose pink sandy beach. The water here is lagoon-like

Explore Spinalonga

Spinalonga is central to any Cretan education, so well
worth a visit of you love to learn about the history and culture during your trip. Spinalonga Island bears a tragic story where Greeks with leprosy were quarantined, but it’s one that every traveller should know about.

Swoon over Crete’s Botanical Park

Designed over 20 hectares of land the beautiful botanical
park filled with flowers and herbaceous plants. Wander through the flower-filled parks, then stop for an authentic Cretan lunch at the restaurant which uses the parks very own home-grown fruit and vegetables.