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The Blue Palace Experience

Blue Aperitivo

Blue Aperitivo at Arsenali Lounge Bar

When the clock strikes 7PM sparkling signature cocktails arrive, champagne glasses clink, olives pop into mouths, and Arsenali Lounge Bar becomes an enchanting setting to soak up a true celebration of old-world glamour.

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Open Fire Cooking

Indulge in a truly inspiring culinary experience by joining us for an open fire cooking session. You'll discover the magic of cooking with fire and the rich, smoky flavors it imparts. The Game Changers of Greek Cuisine - innovative chefs, shaping the modern Greek culinary scene, come to Anthós for an unforgettable gastronomical experience and will guide you through the art of open fire cooking.

The Traditional Caique Experience

The Traditional Caique Experience

Travel on the crystal-clear waters around the Mirabello Gulf and unlock some of the most authentic surroundings. Set off from the hotel’s own jetty aboard our quintessentially Greek fishing boat and sail around the coast of Elounda and the isle of Spinalonga. Find yourself surrounded by fresh air, remote beaches, cobalt waters, and an abundance of fascinating energy.

Cretan Feast - Antikristo

Cretan Feast

Come and join us in a unique ritual, the Cretan feast – an epicurean exploration of the island’s traditions; large bonfires are lit at our private beach for the cooking of the famous “antikristo” lamb – sprinkled in sea salt and slowly cooked for five hours above the fire – while authentic local delicacies will be prepared on the spot. All of these festivities accompanied by the distinct tunes of Cretan lyra.

Blue Aperitivo

Guest Mixology Events

This summer, we're excited to unveil new, imaginative partnerships, hosting spectacular events featuring world-renowned bartenders and the renowned mixologist Aristotelis Papadopoulos. Using tantalizing herbs and fruits of the land, each mixologist brings the landscape, heritage, nature, and tradition that shape our philosophy to life through their legendary creations.

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Phāea Farmers Feast

Embark on a journey from seed to plate, where nature and nourishment come together in our organic garden. Hand-pick the freshest ingredients with our Phāea Farmer and Executive Chef and gain insights into our Phāea Farmers initiative. Our Executive Chef will guide you through a hands-on cooking experience, where the senses come alive and creativity blooms.

Conscious Luxury

Celebration of Responsible Travel

Cretan longevity for people, their culture, and their natural environment. We know how to make good things last, and we’re eager to share this knowledge with the rest of the world. Here eating seasonal, following the Mediterranean or Cretan diet, and having a strong bond with your community is not a trend but a way of life, which we support with all of our heart and efforts. Our highlight is the Phāea Farmers Program to support those of our staff who farm during the off-season while encouraging the cultivation of sustainable produce. We train our staff in organic farming methods, creating more value for their produce by giving back to the community while sourcing and receiving that produce back in our restaurants to share with our guests. Caring for our fellow islanders, staff, and friends, takes a surprising number of forms.

Anthós Restaurant

Welcome to Our Hive

Our new, innovative project the PHĀEA PLAN BEE initiative, is a highlight of the season, as part of the Phāea Farmers Program. Responding to the need of strengthening the pollinators, and more specifically bees, and in the context of disseminating their protection, we have installed our own beehives and worked towards creating a bee-friendly landscape with gardens and plants of intense flowering throughout each season, as well as abundant water sources. Our newly installed beehives are monitored by cameras to collect data on bees’ behavior. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the pollinators’ activity and especially that of the bees. This summer, we will host special events to celebrate the Plan Bee initiative, where guests will be offered a tour of the organic garden and beehives, followed by mini harvesting, wellness activities, and honey tasting sessions. Delicious traditional Cretan pies sprinkled with honey and a celebratory cocktail will also be offered.

Arsenali Lounge Bar View

The Island of Crete

Liaisons for Leisure

Your Luxury Collection Concierge will also liaise with you before your arrival, to note your special requirements and ensure that your villa or suite is stocked with your favorite foods, wine, or flowers, and be on hand to assist throughout your stay. If you need a helicopter ride to Santorini for lunch, just say the word. If you wish to sail, dive, windsurf, fish, or kitesurf, we will find you the best equipment and instructors.

Private Dining At The Beach

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Luggage Liaison

Shipping luggage in advance is the ultimate luxury travel experience. The Luxury Collection is pleased to present Luggage Liaison: a suite of travel services which includes luggage storage and unpacking/packing services upon request. Guests deserve the finest travel experience and Luggage Liaison provides this by eliminating the need to carry luggage to and from the airport, wait in long check-in lines or at the baggage claim, or worry about lost luggage. With Luggage Liaison, guests of the Blue Palace will be able to travel confident that their luggage will be waiting for them upon arrival. As the exclusive hotel partner of Luggage Forward, we offer exceptional pricing available only to its guests for door-to-door luggage delivery. Discover the ultimate in luxury travel while collecting Crete's best experiences.

Baby Amenities

We're offering a huge range of amenities for our smallest guests. Confirmation depends on availability the time of the reservation.