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E N GAG E right: workout al
Clockwise from
fresco; bathe in
nature’s beauty;
recharge in our spa.

THEY SAY FOOD IS GOOD

FOR THE SOUL, AND IT’S A
PHILOSOPHY WE EMBODY.

From platters of local lamb
to fresh salads, and recipes inspired by LIFE IS BEST LIVED
grandma, Cretan hospitality runs through- WITH BALANCE. OUR
out our restaurants and bars. With seven to
choose from, you’ll find a mood to suit you PURE SENSES SPA,
at any given time, on any given day. Savour FOUR SWIMMING
fresh flavours at Cretamos as you dine on
traditional-yet-elevated recipes paired with POOLS, FAMILY FARM
exquisite - and even rare ones - wines from AND CHILDREN’S
our local and international 175-label wine
list of our expansive cellar. Share a grilled- WATER PARK OFFER
meat platter with loved ones at Mitato, or PLENTY.
discover an array of Cretan cuisine – mez-
ze, gyro, sandwiches and more – alongside
coffee and drinks at Platia, our community
square made for mingling. Family comes The magic of our spa comes
first at Sphere, a water-side snack bar next from the cherished goodness of Cretan prod-
to our splash park. Head to Gea for com- ucts – herbs, olive oil, honey and crocus – used
munity, buffet-style dining on long, con- in our treatments alongside ancient Cretan-
versation-encouraging tables. By day, cool Minoan wisdom. Soak up the nourishment as
down with soft drinks mixed with local herbs you relax into a massage or facial; breathing
or a frozen margarita at Euphoria pool bar, in nature’s best scents, the sounds of rustling
and as evening falls taste Cretan liquors at trees taking over your soul. Then sip on a Cre-
our stylish lobby bar, Zeno. Here, we recom- tan mountain tea or make your way to the
mend the flight tray, an assortment of local hammam, sauna or steam room.
Raki paired with snacks and cake. Explore local produce further at our family
farm; awaken your senses with a walk through
the fragrant herb garden, or get back in touch
Every dish we with nature as you dig the rich soil to harvest
serve is cooked your own fruit and vegetables.
and created Sip a frozen cocktail beside one of our four
with care.
Clockwise from pools, or revel in family fun at Sphere Aqua
left: Μorning Splash where kids (and big kids) can wade
coffee; al through water fountains, zip down slides and
fresco dining; swirl in whirlpools at zones representing the
fresh, local sky, the sea and the earth. After all, kids have
ingredients; fine
wines. the time of their life playfully exploring at Topi
Kids club what Crete is all about. From excur-
sions to the gardens and the farm to pottery,
drawing, dancing and theater workshops,
young 'Royals' find their heaven on earth. •

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