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Wild Beauty. Unrivaled Island Style.
Presenter: Tonia Papanikolaou
Blue Palace,a setting of wild grandeur
A place where you can sense a truer, more timeless Greece.
This deluxe resort offers:
• Wild beauty and unrivalled island style
• Emblematic sea views
• Crystal clear waters
• Sparkling infinity pools
• Cuisine that celebrates the gastronomic legacy of the region
• Personalized services; on an island brimming with history and culture
All this combined with the resort’s beach experience create a unique setting, where
time seems to stand still.
Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete
Where we are
Between the tiny fishing village of Plaka and the port of Elounda on the island of Crete, Blue Palace looks out across its own private beach towards the incomparable view of Spinalonga Island, a National Monument officially nominated for a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
72 km/ 45 miles (1 hr drive) from Heraklion Int. Airport (HER)75 km / 47 miles (1 hr & 10 min. drive) from Heraklion Port
Heraklion is connected with Athens (40 min flight) throughout the year. Olympic Air (subsidiary of the Greek airline carrier Aegean Airlines) offers 6-7 flights daily. International non-stop flights into HER from LON, MAN, BRU, AMS, FRA, MUC, ZRH, PAR, VIE etc.
Hydrofoil connections daily between Crete and other islands, i.e. Santorini (2 hrs trip), los, Paros & Mykonos during summer months.
1. The island of Crete
Crete is the island of the Gods.
Home to the first European civilization,
birthplace of Zeus and at the crossroad
of the Middle East, Europe and Egypt;
Crete has always been the subject of
great desire for many conquerors.
Fabled for its glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes and steep gorges,
Crete is considered the unrivalled culinary capital of Greece.
2. Destination Discoveries
3. Cretan Cuisine
It is the purest example of Mediterranean
lifestyle; that profound wellbeing brought
about by lots of sunshine, outdoor living,
fresh vegetables, olive oil and wine,
pulses, dairy from lamb and goat milk-
dates back to ancient, Minoan Crete.
How often is it that you find yourself
swimming in crystal clear waters,
gazing at an island, only a few
hundred meters away, which is a
National monument?
4. Spinalonga IsletOfficial nomination for a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
5. Blue Palace
Lose yourself in a place
where luxury meets
with wild beauty and
unrivaled island style.
A place where time seems to stand still;
a place where you can sense an older,
truer, more timeless Greece.
6. The Blue Palace StaySuperior Bungalow Sea View Superior Bungalow Sea View Private (Heated) Pool
Two Bedroom Deluxe Room Junior Suite Sea View or Private Heated Pool
Mediterranean Maisonette Suite Sea View Private PoolDeluxe Suite Sea View Private Pool
YOUR STAY
A private sanctuary in a Two Bedroom Suite, an Island Luxury Suite or a
Private Villa the feeling of being a guest at someone’s home.
7. The Haven at Blue Palace
Island Luxury Suites
Private Villas
Private Villas
BREAKFAST AT THE HAVEN
The guests of the Island Luxury Suites,
our Private Villas.
At a pebble-mosaic courtyard shaded
by fragrant jasmines, guests will enjoy
breakfast as if they are invited at a
private home
CURATED BY CHEF ATHINAGORAS KOSTAKOS
BEACH HAVEN
Reserved exclusively for guests of Island Luxury Suites and Private Villas.
Personalized baskets of complimentary goodies & an elite beach service crew.
Blue Palace’s beach offers an
unsurpassed experience.
There is such a sense of space and
of unspoilt natural beauty, that
makes you feel that this is the
definition of summer luxury.
8. The Big Blue
9. Restaurants
MENUS CURATED BY CHEF ATHINAGORAS KOSTAKOS
OLEASeasonal Mediterranean
At an atmospheric veranda with stunning views to the sea & the isle of Spinalonga for breakfast featuring a Cretan table.
In April, May and October a seasonal buffet focuses on Mediterranean and Greek cuisine with emphasis on seasonal
produce, open-air grilling and homey recipes.
ANTHÓSNew Greek Gastronomy Local farms, our own organic, kitchen garden right in front, romantic domed ceilings, outdoor grill, open-air garden seating and the freshest take on Greek contemporary cuisine.
CURATED BY CHEF ATHINAGORAS KOSTAKOS
BLUE DOORCretan Ingredients for a Cretan Cuisine
Once an old fisherman’s stone house, Blue Door is a quintessentially Greek taverna offering fresh fish and seafood, right by the sea. Harris, the taverna’s host, will welcome you for lunch or dinner with the traditional Greek tray packed with meze, present you with the catch of the day to be cooked over an open grill and serve you the best raki of the island.
ISOLABeachfront Italian
A seasonal feast of vibrant summery salads, delicious pizza & pasta for lunch and dinner with postcard views amidst refreshing sea breezes.
ASIA DEEP BLUEAsian with a twist
Drawing on elements of the South East Asian tradition, Chef Kostakos along with Chef de Cuisine, Wu Zhong Rong and his team, create an inspiring new menu, which includes delicious gyozas, bao buns and classic sushi favorites.
Olive trees and the deep blue of the Aegean sea; delicious food, great wine; inviting low couches around a firepit and great company – this is summer in Greece!
ISOLA BEACH CLUBAccents of the South
ARSENALI LOUNGE BAREndless sunsets at the heart of Blue Palace
Sit back and enjoy a drink from the extensive all-day cocktail menu along with a light snack throughout the day. Join us for our enticing afternoon tea, accompanied by scones with cream and jam, finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes.
Every Thursday, from June to September, enjoy sushi prepared live by our celebrated sushi chefs.
Cretan Wine Tasting at Anthós
with local wine labels, part of Futouris project
A Lesson in Greek Cuisine
Private Dining on the BeachPrivate Dining in Bungalow, Suite and Villa
10. Exceptional Epicurean Experiences
Afternoon Teatime –The Greek Way
Cretan Grappa Distillation
11. Activity Wellness & Mindfulness
The Elounda Spa is sanctuary by the sea with Valmont and Anne Semonin.
Best Luxury Island Resort Spa in Greece in
Discover our untouched surroundings and reconnect with yourself and your thoughts.
12. Family Bonding
Excursions aboard the Traditional Caique, guided tours of Spinalonga, family expeditions to the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, discovering marine life at the Cretan Aquarium, hiking, biking, watersports for teens, arcade games, Cretan Feast, kids club & facilities.
CELEBRATING THE GREEK SUMMER AT BLUE PALACE
Our Traditional Caique
Our beautiful, traditional wooden caique
makes every voyage an unrivaled experience.
This is the kind of hospitality Greeks like to
offer each other; a day out on the water, in
good company, with exceptional food and wine.
Cretan Feast – an Epicurean Exploration
‘Therino’ Open-Air Cinema, a quintessential Greek tradition
Partnerships
Apoella Lifestyle Beach Concept Store, Visiting artists who represent the new generation of Greek design and craftsmanship, branded summer accessories & other items.
Timeless Cretan Hospitality
Sustainability in our Management
Contributing to Local Community
Responsible Cuisine
Sustainable Design
13. Our Commitments to Responsible Living
Responsible Living
Sustainable Hotel Farming
Create a Group of Local Farmers
Create a group of Hotel Employees Farmers
Gradual Implementation of Landscape Sustainable Management
Hotel services towards no single use plastic
Developing our Food & Beverage concepts
Sustainable Purchasing Policies and Operations
Top Resorts in Europe / Greece
14. Our guests love it and we are thankful
Best Hotels & Resorts in Europe
Nominated in World’s Best Awards 2020
by Travel+Leisure
Inclusions
• American Buffet Breakfast at Olea Restaurant• 1 lunch at Isola restaurant during the stay/per room, for all
clients staying in (à la carte, few items might be excluded; drinks excluded)
• Early Check In / Late Check Out (subject to availability upon check-in/check-out)
EUROPEAN RICHES CAMPAIGN
CLASSIC ROMANCE CAMPAIGNInclusions
• American Buffet Breakfast at Olea Restaurant• Euro 50 spa credit
(per room/stay; not valid for mail care & salon services as well as retail. Can’t be paid out)
• Cyclical Jets Session in the Thalassotherapy Pools (50 minutes; per adult/once per stay)
• Signature Honeymoon Amenities (for honeymooners only)
THANK YOUThank you
Mrs. Tonia Papanikolaou
MICE & Weddings Sales Manager [email protected]
T: +30 28410 65500 M: +30 6951957676
www.bluepalace.gr