'This clifftop sanctuary offers front-row seats to some of the most dramatic sunsets in the Mediterranean, with private pools that seem to spill directly into the Aegean Sea.'
What's Special?
Built into the rugged coastline of Elounda, Phaea Blue Palace features bungalows and villas cascaded down hillside terraces, each with infinity pools overlooking Spinalonga Island - a former Venetian fortress and leper colony turned UNESCO World Heritage candidate. The resort's unique architecture mimics a traditional Cretan village while offering ultra-luxury amenities.
WhatAHotel! Pro-Tip: Book a sunset dinner at the resort's cliffside restaurant during a full moon - you'll witness the rare phenomenon of moonlight creating a silver pathway across the water to the mysterious Spinalonga Island.
Don't Miss
Take the resort's private boat to explore Spinalonga Island's haunting ruins and learn about its fascinating history as Europe's last active leper colony until 1957. The 20-minute journey offers incredible photo opportunities of the resort's dramatic clifftop silhouette from the water.