Nestled on the famed coast of Elounda on
the Island of Crete, the Blue Palace Resort offers a luxurious take on
island living. Using natural stone materials, blush terracotta and huge
expanses of gleaming glass it draws on Minoan and Greek architecture
mixing clean lines with arched doorways and domed rooflines.
The resort's bungalows, suites and
private villas are immaculate, combining a stylish feel with indigenous
natural materials, and open onto gardens rich with olive, locust and
palm trees. Scattered around the property in several low rise buildings,
they all have sea views.
The Blue Palace has a number of swimming
pools, including a large complex of interconnecting pools by the sea.
Other facilities include a fitness centre, a 200 metre pebble private
beach with decking, and water sports.
Why we like it
- The resort's 251 luxurious bungalows, suites and private villas
with infinity pools are dotted along the shore and connected by winding
stone pathways
- The Blue Palace enjoys a blessed location, overlooking the
sparkling blue waters of the Cretan Pelagos and the isle of Spinalonga
with its Venetian fortress
- The resort has five exquisite restaurants, Blue Door Taverna,
offering traditional Cretan cuisine, Flame, with a focus on steaks,
Isola & Isola Beech club, offer Italian summery salads and fresh
seafood & Asia Deep Blue, offering food with a twist. Olea, is where
breakfast is served overlooking Spinalonga. Isola Beach Club is where
there is often themed nights with a local DJ
- The Elounda Spa & Thalassotherapy centre is a serene
hideaway by the sea, where revitalising therapies are based on the
properties of sea water
- A Kids Club is open to three to 12 year olds, whilst children's
facilities include indoor and outdoor playgrounds, two children's
swimming pools, as well as theatre, fishing, painting, and Greek
dancing. For teenagers there is plenty of water sports on offer, such as
fly boarding and water skiing
- Once a week enjoy complimentary Cretan wine tasting paired with local cheeses
