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 tonia.papanikolaou@bluepalace.gr

T: +30 28410 65500 M: +30 6951957676

www.bluepalace.gr