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Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Crete

Plaka, Elounda, Crete 72053 Greece
+30 2841 065500
4.5 287 Reviews
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Exceptional Epicurean Experiences

Savor all the dishes and drops endemic to the island. Immerse yourself in a cooking class or afternoon tea – done the Greek way. For those more wine inclined, be guided by our Hotel Sommelier through the process of Grappa Distillation, to create your own custom made Raki or Tsikoudia. Sipping on some of the best wine labels on the island is well within reach at Anthós Restaurant, glorifying the practice of Cretan Wine Tasting. Finding the perfect pairings of local cheeses and traditional cold cuts has never been so delicious. Of course, luxuriating in the pleasure of privacy is honored with sumptuous private dining arrangements for your room or at the beach.

Haven - Breakfast Menu Highlights
Haven - Breakfast Menu Highlights
Haven - Breakfast Menu Highlights

Breakfast at the Haven

In a courtyard of pebbled-mosaics, shaded by fragrant jasmines, guests commence their day with breakfast to be enjoyed as if invited to a private home. A selection of artisanal products and delicious breakfast favorites are presented on a range of porcelain dishes – designed exclusively for Blue Palace. A curated a la carte menu echoes the nostalgia of old-fashioned hospitality. Menu standouts like Cretan mountain honey, regional cold cuts, famous Cretan gruyere cheese, celebrated local grapes and figs – unsurprisingly, only when in season – capture a rare blend of authenticity and luxury.

Complimentary for guests of the Two Bedroom Suite, Island Luxury Suites & Private Villas also including Marriott Bonvoy™ Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members.

Guests staying in other room types may enjoy the Havenly Breakfast at a supplementary cost.
Anthos Restaurant
Haven - Breakfast Menu Highlights

‘Therino’ Open-Air Cinema

A quintessential Greek tradition

‘Therino’, is an open-air cinema and vintage favorite of everyone in Greece. A setting of tranquil nature, in warm summer evenings, a movie-at-the-beach experience is truly unparalleled. Recline under the stars on your comfy beach lounger and watch a good old classic, while sipping amazing cocktails. Screenings come with extra treats - small sweet and savory bites -that will make you want to indulge even more. A truly Greek summer experience.

Cost depends on food & beverage consumption

Afternoon Tea – The Greek Way

Traditional tea - scones, cream and jam; finger sandwiches and dainty cakes - is served every afternoon at Arsenali Lounge Bar. Indulge yourself with a glass of champagne too. If you're feeling adventurous, opt for our Cretan Afternoon Tea Experience. With an extensive selection of Greek herbal teas or the famous Greek coffee prepared on the spot, the traditional Cretan pastries and delicacies make for the perfect company. Balanced out with savory bites with the freshest local ingredients, tea takes on the Greek way of treating yourself.

Cretan Wine Tasting at Anthos

Get acquainted with some of the best local wine labels with our Cretan Wine Tasting experience. Hosted by Anthós restaurant, savor every sip of the most distinguished wines. An array of delightful bites, such as local cheeses and traditional cold cuts, refreshing dips and crudités accompany the decadent drops. A wine specialist will ensure you are well acquainted with the Greek grape varieties, unravelling the palette of Cretan wine flavors.

Held from 12:00 -13:00 or 18:30-19:30 | only available for groups between 4 -10 persons

Blue Door Taverna

A lesson in Greek Cuisine

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 (vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs) and enjoy a step-by-step lesson on how to prepare a traditional Prawn Saganaki. Learn valuable cooking secrets, take a wonderful lesson putting theory into practice and enjoy the dinner you prepared at Blue Door Taverna.

Cretan Grappa Distillation

Guests have the opportunity to make their own flavored tsikoudia or raki, produced by Cretan wine varieties such as Moschato Spinas, Vilana and Liatiko. Our sommelier will guide you through the process, helping you to select the flavor of your preference and pair it with local herbs, spices and dried fruits.  Once the distillation process is finished, you may enjoy the grappa you’ve produced at the spot or at the privacy of your room.

Private Dining

Island Luxury Suite Sea View Private Heated Pool

Private Dining in Your Room/Suite

Dine under the stars at Blue Palace to experience heightened romance.

Personalized to your taste, in the privacy of your bungalow or suite - a five-course gourmet menu of your choice is served, in a luminous setting of candles and flowers to ensure all-encompassing romance.
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Private Dining at the Beach

Leave it to us to create a wonderful setting by the beach and sprinkle romance over the sumptuous serving. Enjoy an intimate dinner, while you hear the magical sea sounds and marvel at the luminous starry sky.
Island Luxury Suite Sea View Private Heated Pool

Private Dining at a Villa

Enjoy escapism in ultimate luxury at our private residences, making a portion of Blue Palace your own for the evening. Be immersed in the flavors and aromas of local food traditions by our top-rated Chef over a five-course private dinner.

Bookings may be placed one day prior, subject to availability of villas.
Afternoon Tea Time

Romantic Caique Trip

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.

Duration: 1 hour

The Caique Wellness Trip

Whether in search of an active expedition or a relaxing yoga session, our spa therapists have the finest wellness and spa services to offer on board. Be exhilarated by the sea air and seduced by the scents of warm earth, wild thyme, sage, dittany, lavender and citrus groves. Intoxicating without the fizz – allow the scenery to clear your mind and become one with Crete.

Duration: 1 hour

Cretan Wine Tasting Aboard the Traditional Caique

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Island Picnic Escape

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.

A Caique Fishing Trip

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Caique Sail & BBQ at Saint Fokas

Embark on a sea adventure around the ruggedly beautiful coastline to unspoiled, secluded beaches only accessible by boat. As the fresh sea breeze awakens your appetite – a lunch break is at the ready. Anchoring in the wonderful 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.
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