Experiences

Hop on board the Meraki, named after the Greek ideal of zeal and pride in everything we do, and set sail for an exploratory journey across the glistening turquoise to hidden beaches and coves or the secrets that the UNESCO world heritage island of Spinalonga has to reveal.  Head out to sea for an iconic Mediterranean experience.

It’s low impact, pleasant, and practiced in the same waters that have nurtured Greece, the cradle of civilization since the beginning of time. The poses and movements are adjusted to your level of comfort and experience, which means that you can enjoy the lasting, cooling results of this extraordinary exercise and meditation combo. A session will help you slow down and reconnect with nature and with your body, but the benefits of aqua yoga are vast and diverse, from improved sleep and lung function to a de-stressing and mood enhancing boost to your mind and body.

Spaces purpose-built for kids, both outdoors and indoors, speak to their spirit of adventure and discovery as they dive into safe plunge pools, explore ancient myths, make new friends from around the world, learn about everything from the universe to recycling and beyond, play on our private sandy beach…

Meanwhile, the open-air eco-playground grants children their wishes for enjoyment, mirth, and action. For sports lovers, active escapades on offer include a climbing wall, skate and BMX park, team games, 5×5 football, tennis academy, and much more as they roam freely and safely in the natural surroundings. All this takes place under the watchful eye and expert consultation of Montessori-following, Ofsted-approved multilingual experts. There are even designated spaces for parents to sit back and watch the eyes of their little ones light up with excitement with the sheer range of things to do, learn and play with.

Treat your children to the best summer of their lives.

Cinema nights at Domes of Elounda come courtesy of CORE and take place in a multifunctional space that’s vibrant and engaging in equal measure, captivating audiences of young ages.

Such is the popularity of our BBQ evenings that we’ve added a new flavor to the rotation: fish barbeques of freshly caught, local fish and seafood enjoyed alfresco, in true Cretan tradition.

Travel with us to the traditional village of Kritsa to immerse ourselves in one of the most authentic epicurean traditions of Crete: Cretan housewives generously share their knowledge in the making of savory and sweet pies and pastries, such as kalitsounia and wild herb pie – all made from the purest ingredients, including locally sourced vegetables, cheese and dairy (as well as some outstanding Cretan olive oil, of course). Bite-sized or cut into large pieces, these small culinary miracles will soon rank among the stand-out foodie experiences of your summer.

From bright salads to gorgeous pies and pastries, Olive oil is at the very heart of Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine – and for good reason too, thanks to its extraordinary antioxidant and nutritional properties. But it’s Crete itself that produces what is perhaps the best olive oil in the world, an extra-virgin amber liquid distilled using traditional methods that locals compare to liquid gold. Whether you’re already an aficionado of olive oil or just curious, a curated olive oil tasting will walk you through the range of varieties of olives and olive oil this blessed land produces. You’ll be tasting the purest fruit of Crete, leaving with newfound knowledge and understanding of what olive oil can do for your health and your cooking.