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Blue Palace, Elounda, Crete

Set against the wild and rugged beauty of Crete, this intimate boutique hotel has been welcoming guests to the island for over two decades.

Step inside the family-run Blue Palace, and you will instantly feel the warmth of authentic Cretan hospitality. 

Here on the majestic coast of Elounda, with sweeping views over the aquamarine Aegean Sea, your days can be spent lazing on the private, white pebble beach or gazing over the edge of infinity pools. You might find yourself on a sunset cruise around the historic island of Spinalonga, wine tasting in the gardens or enjoying a traditional Cretan meal on a secluded shore. For a deeper unwind, visit the gorgeous spa where you can choose from a menu of reinvigorating massages and customised facials. 

Dotted around the landscaped grounds, the bungalows and suites are spacious and individually decorated, combining classic Greek motifs with modern exuberance. Most have their own pools and verandas that offer you the most gorgeous vistas. For families or larger groups, book into the hotel's stunning private villa which comes complete with three bedrooms, expansive gardens and a beautiful private heated pool. 

At a glance

  • Stylish and intimate family-run hotel on Crete’s northern coast 
  • Set between the tiny fishing village of Plaka and the chic port of Elounda 
  • 47 bungalows and suites, plus a three-bedroom villa, adorned in contemporary Grecian style 
  • Many have private heated pools 
  • White walls, wooden flooring and wooden furniture  
  • Spacious verandas and/or private balconies give breathtaking views over the Aegean
  • A la carte dining at restaurants serving up timeless Cretan cuisine   
  • Open-air lounge bar with beautiful views 
  • Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

For leisure and pleasure 

  • Wide-open pool 
  • Tranquil private beach 
  • Wellness center with two treatments rooms, indoor and outdoor gym, yoga, pilates and meditation area.
  • Sunset and island sailing on a traditional caique
  • Cretan tours to the Palace of Knossos, ancient Olous and Archanes
  • Just across the water from the historic island of Spinalonga 
  • Five minutes away from the traditional ships and seafront tavernas of Plaka
  • Diving and water sports
  • Wine-tasting and cooking classes  

 

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