Stunning Crete

Wendy Farrar on 25 September 2012
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to win a stay at this luxury beach resort just outside Aghios Nikaos.

We arrived in style by private taxi and were greeted with a welcome drink and a view which was priceless. The hotel is built into a hillside and overlooks its own private bay with a small sandy beach. The rooms are reached by funicular, or golf carts which are readily available outside the main reception

The room I stayed in was a deluxe sea view room with its own private pool. The bedroom and living area are open plan and decorated to a very high standard in a contemporary style. The bathroom was amazing with a separate bath and shower and stocked with quality toiletries.

There is an infinity pool outside and two indoor pools in the spa area. The spa is amazing a truly relaxing retreat. I am not really a spa person, but I must admit that it did look impressive and there was a huge choice of treatments. As special guests we ate in the different restaurants and each has its own style of cuisine. My favourite was the Taverna serving local specialities.

The hotel is wonderful, but it is in an isolated position. There is nowhere within walking distance, so you would need to get a taxi into Aghios Nikolas, which is about 15 mins away.

A very relaxing, stay, ideal if you want to get away from it all! While we were there we had the chance to experience many of the beautiful beaches and cultural sights so just contact me for any tips or insights.