Experiences

We invite you to empower body & mind with our exclusive wellness event, partnering with premium spa products by the luxury brand Anne Semonin. A bespoke concept by skincare experts; our Beauty Consultant will offer a personalized skin analysis and an express facial.

The Elounda Spa in cooperation with Apivita will introduce the life of Honeybee through a live experience where guests will come close to thousand of bees and meet the wonderful bee society! Honey, Wax, Pollen, Royal Jelly, Propolis and. the Queen Bee!

We invite you to empower body & mind with our exclusive wellness event, partnering with premium spa products by the luxury brand Valmont. A bespoke concept by skincare experts for a deep renewal and personal recommendations of adapted skincare routines and a selection of products.

Crete is producing some of the world’s healthiest, tastiest extra-virgin olive oil that you can place on your table, showing great respect for nature and tradition. Our Oil Tasting Seminar becomes an unforgettable experience, with an educational tasting from our experts that will guide you through centuries of tradition. Special Events by Olive Oil Sommelier, Panagiotis Magganas.

An immersion into the world of Greek wine with our Wine Tasting experience. In our organic garden, a wooden picnic table awaits in the shade of a beautiful old carob tree, where you can savor every sip of the most distinguished Greek and Cretan wines. An array of delightful bites, such as local cheeses and traditional cold cuts, refreshing dips and crudités accompany the decadent drops.

Our innovative project is the PHĀEA PLAN BEE initiative. Responding to the need of strengthening the pollinators, & more specifically bees, & in the context of disseminating their protection, we have installed our own beehives & worked towards creating a bee-friendly landscape. Special events to celebrate the initiative, with a tour of the organic garden and beehives, a mini-harvesting & honey tasting sessions.

Join us for a Greek cooking class, focusing on the island’s authentic flavors and traditional recipes. Learn how to make your favorite Cretan salad Dakos, aromatic and delicious Dolmadakia and enjoy a step-by-step lesson on how to prepare a traditional Prawn Saganaki, through valuable cooking secrets.

Family evenings at the open-air cinema, a much-loved Greek tradition, with a curated program of family-friendly film screenings, whilst indulging in freshly made popcorn and ice-cream.

Spend the evening sailing aboard our traditional caique surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Elounda coast line and Spinalonga Island. Set off from the resort’s jetty with chilled champagne and the chef’s selection of local-flavored treats, for an intimate interlude at sunset.

Get on board with our sommelier, to delight in a wine tasting of the island’s most celebrated wine varieties. Savor the richness of the Cretan earth in wines from small local producers, snack on local full-flavored cheeses and listen to the peaceful sounds of the sea. Take the time to enjoy good company and a wine guide for true submersion into the Cretan wine culture.

Enjoy a unique fishing experience employing the most traditional methods, in the crystal blue water of the Mirabello Gulf. Complete fishing equipment is available on board, along with light snacks and refreshments – keeping endurance and anticipation high as you await your Cretan catch.

Our traditional caique will take you to crystal clear waters travelling around the Mirabello Gulf. Swim and sunbathe at remote beaches and unlock some of the most authentic surroundings. Our chef prepares a mouth-watering lunch with a selection of homemade dishes or snacks; fresh bread and Greek wine - all packed in a traditional picnic basket.

Embark on a sea adventure around the rugged coastline to unspoiled, secluded beaches only accessible by boat. As the sea breeze awakens your appetite – lunch is at the ready. Anchoring in the beach of Kolokytha, you will be greeted by the byzantine chapel of St. Fokas. Bearing a magnificent story, the chapel invites you to nestle into its history while enjoying a mouth-watering BBQ prepared by our chef, on site.

We can organize hiking excursions, offering visitors chances to get acquainted with unique areas in our region. Visits to archaeological sites, old monasteries & traditional villages, hikes by the sea, rivers or waterfalls and introduction to Cretan cuisine are just some of the adventures available. Our experienced guides have excellent knowledge of the area, familiarizing hikers with fascinating Cretan nature.

For tennis lovers, two floodlit tennis courts with fifth-generation artificial grass, are located at the upper level of the Resort and are complimentary during daylight hours along with the rackets and balls. We have also partnered with SUNBALL TENNIS ACADEMY for a professional tennis service.

The 18-hole Crete Golf Club has been built to international PGA standards by architect Bob Hunt. Built in desert style, the course offers dramatic views and truly tests every aspect of a golfer's repertoire. The Club lies 40 km (about 30 min) from Blue Palace Resort & Spa in the direction of Heraklion.

Blue Palace features its own helipad, providing comfort and absolute privacy. Elect any of our helicopter rides for an unforgettable experience of breathtaking views over the beautiful landscape of the island and endless blue of the Cretan sea – all in a 20 minute flight.

Sail away from the resort’s private jetty for a mesmerizing scenic experience. With bountiful ancient sites on land, Blue Palace's yacht pays testament to the island's natural wonder. On a route planned for optimum views along the coast of Elounda, giving guests the ultimate exposure to the magnificent Mirabello Gulf. Guests are afforded a choice between a 4-hour or 8-hour cruise.