HOLIDAY TRAVEL TRIP // KRETA – BLUE PALACE RESORT & SPA
KRETA – BLUE PALACE RESORT
Nahe des verträumten Fischerdorfes Plaka, in einmaliger Hanglage liegt das luxuriöse Blue Palace Resort & Spa und bietet zauberhafte Aussichten auf die azurblaue Mirabello-Bucht und die Halbinsel Spinalonga. Die eleganten Zimmer, Suiten und privaten Villen verfügen allesamt über eine eigene Terrasse und verteilen sich inmitten blühender Gärten. Helle Parkett- und Marmorböden, leuchtende Farben und modernes Design schaffen eine ungezwungene und doch anspruchsvolle Atmosphäre. Mit 3 Aussenpools, einem Innen pool und 142 Privatpools, die durch ihre Bauweise direkt ins Meer zu münden scheinen, macht das Blue Palace seinem Namen alle Ehre. Im 2000 m² großen Thalas- sotherapie- Spa entstand, in Zusammenarbeit mit der französischen Marke Thalgo, der perfekte Ort der Entspannung.
Blue Palace, Resort & Spa at Elounda, Crete. A resort of exceptional quality and style set in mythical surroundings to sooth and inspire. Take pleasure in the dramatic views from your luxury bungalow, suite or villa; dive into the crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean; relax with a specialized treatment in our state-of-the-art The Elounda Spa & Thalassotherapy. And enjoy an impeccable service, which combined together with the celebrated Cretan hospitality, will make you feel right at home.If there is a reason to visit Blue Palace, Resort & Spa it must be its unparalleled location with breathtaking views. Blue Palace is situated just 3 km away from the village of Elounda and within a few hundred meters of the fishing village of Plaka, where life still moves along to the rhythm of another era. The resort overlooks the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea and sits opposite the isle ofSpinalonga with its medieval fortress. Spinalonga’s story dates back to the Venetians and Turks, conquerors of Crete, and is nowadays a unique historical attraction protected by the Greek Society of Byzantine Antiquities. The natural beauty of the area is enhanced by the hotels stylish design and by its gardens built as attribute to the local vegetation. The resort unfolds in small units of bungalows that merge harmoniously with the serene and sensuous ambiance. Nestled on a small cliff, the resort leads down to a 200-meter long beach. A panoramic lift has been built to ensure effortless access to the beach from all levels of the hotel, while a number of electric cars are also available. The Aghios Nikolaos area, where the Blue Palace is situated, is on the north-east coast of the island, overlooking the beautiful gulf of Mirabello. The Hotel itself sits opposite the isle of Spinalonga with its medieval fortress founded in 1579 by the Venetian benefactor Luca Michiel.
