Bluegr Hotels and Resorts
Luxury, art & sea
07/16/2024 Reading time: 3 Minutes
Insider vacations on Crete: At bluegr Hotels & Resorts, you will get to know and love the real Greece - surrounded by beautiful nature and inspiring works of art.
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Did you know that Crete's first luxury hotel is now the island's first barefoot luxury hotel? The Minos Beach art hotel was opened 60 years ago and was the first property of bluegr Hotels & Resorts. Just a few minutes' walk from the charming town of Agios Nikolaos, it presents itself as a private oasis of calm. The design of the Minos Beach art hotel is enchantingly simple. 125 bungalows and suites in the typical whitewashed architectural style nestle into the natural landscape. All of them face the sea, as the hotel is located on a headland bordered by over two kilometers of beach. Each villa has a private pool, while the bungalows have a terrace just a few steps from the shore.
Inside, modern design blends with natural textures and motifs typical of the island. Art plays a major role at the Minos Beach art hotel. An extensive collection of contemporary art - including works by Greek and international artists - can be discovered throughout the hotel and especially in its own sculpture garden. The valuable art collection of the G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation includes over 55 works inspired by the island's natural environment and heritage.
The cuisine is inspired by time-honored, traditional Cretan recipes. The farm-to-table principle with regional, fresh and seasonal ingredients characterizes the culinary style of the Minos Beach art hotel. There are a total of three different restaurants and four bars. In the fine-dining restaurant La Bouillabaisse, a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, gourmets can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view, Bacchus offers live cooking stations, and Terpsis impresses with authentic Cretan delicacies. At Adeste, a Cretan kafenio, you can enjoy local mezze, grilled delicacies, raki and a strong Greek coffee. There is often music and dancing here in the evenings.
The Minos Palace hotel & suites, an adults-only resort in Agios Nikolaos, is a hideaway for romantic togetherness. Situated on a private peninsula, this charming resort is a refuge for all-round well-being. The luxuriously appointed ZEN rooms and suites offer unrivaled 360° views from the lush gardens or the infinity pool. Two restaurants, Amar and Nyn Beach, as well as the Nama Pool Bar and Mosa Beach Bar have been redesigned and now offer a new dining concept with Greek-inspired menu sequences and authentic Mediterranean dishes.
-- Another bluegr resort promises equally authentic experiences: Candia Park Village is modeled after a Cretan village with colorful neighborhoods and breathes the sense of community and living with simple pleasures. It offers breathtaking views of Mirabello Bay in eastern Crete. Families especially love the 4-star superior family hotel, which offers numerous activities for young and old. A private sandy beach, two freshwater swimming pools, a children's pool and a diving and water sports center guarantee bathing fun for the whole family. Couples particularly appreciate the spa or the romantic private dining. In the resort's two restaurants, you can embark on a gastronomic journey that takes you deep into Cretan culture. The 186 apartments and 36 suites, which also offer enough space for larger families, promise relaxing hours. On the expansive balconies and terraces, you can enjoy the scent of the resort's blooming gardens - a place to experience the real Crete with all your senses.
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Inside, modern design blends with natural textures and motifs typical of the island. Art plays a major role at the Minos Beach art hotel. An extensive collection of contemporary art - including works by Greek and international artists - can be discovered throughout the hotel and especially in its own sculpture garden. The valuable art collection of the G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation includes over 55 works inspired by the island's natural environment and heritage.
The cuisine is inspired by time-honored, traditional Cretan recipes. The farm-to-table principle with regional, fresh and seasonal ingredients characterizes the culinary style of the Minos Beach art hotel. There are a total of three different restaurants and four bars. In the fine-dining restaurant La Bouillabaisse, a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, gourmets can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view, Bacchus offers live cooking stations, and Terpsis impresses with authentic Cretan delicacies. At Adeste, a Cretan kafenio, you can enjoy local mezze, grilled delicacies, raki and a strong Greek coffee. There is often music and dancing here in the evenings.
The Minos Palace hotel & suites, an adults-only resort in Agios Nikolaos, is a hideaway for romantic togetherness. Situated on a private peninsula, this charming resort is a refuge for all-round well-being. The luxuriously appointed ZEN rooms and suites offer unrivaled 360° views from the lush gardens or the infinity pool. Two restaurants, Amar and Nyn Beach, as well as the Nama Pool Bar and Mosa Beach Bar have been redesigned and now offer a new dining concept with Greek-inspired menu sequences and authentic Mediterranean dishes.
-- Another bluegr resort promises equally authentic experiences: Candia Park Village is modeled after a Cretan village with colorful neighborhoods and breathes the sense of community and living with simple pleasures. It offers breathtaking views of Mirabello Bay in eastern Crete. Families especially love the 4-star superior family hotel, which offers numerous activities for young and old. A private sandy beach, two freshwater swimming pools, a children's pool and a diving and water sports center guarantee bathing fun for the whole family. Couples particularly appreciate the spa or the romantic private dining. In the resort's two restaurants, you can embark on a gastronomic journey that takes you deep into Cretan culture. The 186 apartments and 36 suites, which also offer enough space for larger families, promise relaxing hours. On the expansive balconies and terraces, you can enjoy the scent of the resort's blooming gardens - a place to experience the real Crete with all your senses.
www.bluegr.com
