Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort - Heraklion, Crete

Overview

Other facilities

You have the opportunity to enjoy the exceptional facilities at the adjoining Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, just a couple of minutes’ walk away. These include the highly acclaimed Six Senses Spa providing a truly revitalising experience, through many forms of holistic healing to balance the senses. Its unrivalled range of signature treatments focus on health, beauty, pampering, stress reduction and recuperation using pure, natural products. The luxuriously appointed spa spreads over 2,200 m2, including a hairdressing parlour, setting unique standards in spa design.

Little ones will love the Kids’ Ark – a complete childcare centre of unique design, with a crèche for children from four months to four plus years. There's also an activities centre, for kids from five years of age, featuring water slides, table-top games and a basketball court.

Adults are not forgotten, either. Tee-off at the private nine-hole par-3 golf course with golf academy and multi-lingual P.G.A. instructor, visit the 5-on-5 football pitch with Valencia Soccer Camps tuition or enjoy a game of tennis on the two Astroturf tennis courts (tuition on-site). Access scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing and various other water sports at the sea sports centre or take a dip in the large outdoor freshwater swimming pool with children’s paddling pool by the resort’s own sandy beach. Mooring facilities are available. Meanwhile, the resort's top-of-the-range fitness centre is a game-changer. The largest in the region, it's packed with the latest Technogym equipment, dedicated Pilates studios and tranquil yoga spaces. From 9 May, the brand-new Racquet Club opens its doors, too, offering tennis, padel and pickleball courts – all expertly run by LUX Tennis, the go-to name for top-tier coaching at the world's most exclusive resorts.

Shoppers can browse the boutiques, jewellery shop, news stand and souvenir shop, while those wanting a place to reflect can head to the Greek Orthodox Chapel on the Cretan square of Playiada.

Dining information

An a la carte breakfast is served at Calypso Restaurant, located next to the pool, offering spectacular views across the bay. Dinner is a highlight here as the hotel boasts two internationally branded restaurants to satisfy the most demanding palates.

The Ferragamo Dining concept, Il Borro Tuscan waterfront bistro offers mouth-watering authentic dishes from Tuscany, complemented by the famous Il Borro wine, produced on the organic estate in the Tuscan countryside. The hotel also hosts an impressive Kelari wine cellar, home to a remarkable selection of Greek and international labels, providing private tastings as well as private dining for up to eight guests. Be sure to experience the world-famous Japanese restaurant Sumosan, uniquely positioned over the sea, too. During the summer season, order light bites from the beach menu, curated in collaboration with top nutritionist Emily English. Dine on these delicious and nutritious dishes at Elies restaurant (Porto Elounda Golf and Spa resort), while you chill-out in the beach lounge or down on the golden sands.

In addition, you can dine at neighbouring establishments, Elounda Mare Relais and Chateaux Hotel and Porto Elounda Golf and Spa resort (reached via sea transfer) – dining options here include the wonderful Greek restaurant Elies. An advance booking is advisable.

Families are catered for with restaurants featuring highchairs, special menus and orders on request. The Old Mill at the Elounda Mare Hotel and Calypso at Elounda Peninsula welcome children on certain days of the week, alongside 'Toddler-Free Gourmet Evenings' when couples or families with children over ten are welcome.

Upgrade to enjoy daily a la carte and buffet breakfasts at Calypso restaurant (07:00 until 10:30) included with your stay. Choose to stay on a half-board basis and you’ll also enjoy dinner as part of your stay, too. On the dine around selective option, you can enjoy three-course dinners at Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, Yacht Club (or Deck restaurant low season) and Nafsika (buffet or a la carte). Upgrade to the dine around premium option to enjoy three-course dinners at Old Mill, Sumosan, Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, Yacht Club (or Deck restaurant during low season) and Nafsika (buffet or a la carte). Plus, you’ll enjoy access to theme nights (including 'Opa Night' taking place at Porto Elounda and 'Fish Night' taking place at Elounda Mare).

Additional information

Individual pools do not come heated. For bookings 11 May to 22 May, and 19 September to 1 November, pools can be heated on request – three days notice is required.