When arriving at Elounda, the first view from the hilltop is a panorama of the Bay of Mirabello, where the foreground is dominated by the porto elounda GOLF & SPA RESORT and the green expanse of its golf course. Designed with respect to architectural tradition, this unique resortis an oasis of recreation.
The sea view from the lobby is stunning and some refreshments at the “Kirki”bar below, with its delightful terraces, is the perfect starting point for any day, as breakfast and dinner are served next door at the ‘Nafsika’ restaurant’s sumptuous buffet. A short walk down to the beach, through the golf course, reaches the BeachBar, next to the seaside pool and always in a swinging mood with drinks and snacks throughout the day. Around the corner is “Playiada”, a Greek village square covered by a robust wooden pergola and hostinga variety of boutiques, including a jeweller’s, fashion apparel, kids’ and beach wear, a souvenir shop and, last but not least, the lovely Greek Orthodox Chapel of Prophet Elias.
Right there between the shopping arcade and the beach, tucked away under a shady olive grove, is the Italian restaurant “Aglio e Olio”, while a little further along the beach, at the little marina, is the “Odysseus” restaurant, right on the water’s edge, serving lunch in high season with a superb selection of fresh seafood. In the shoulder season lunch is at “Aglio e Olio”. Both area perfect a la carte option, and are also available through the “dine-around” scheme from May to September, complemented by a weekly kaleidoscope of tastes and various themed evenings.
More dining options are available in the neighbouring sister establishments: elounda mare hotel Relais & Châteaux, and elounda peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL. Elegant attire is expected in all restaurants .
Having received the“Blue Flag” award for the quality of the facilities and the services offered at the private sandy beach, the resort also features a lovely fresh-water swimming pool with children’s paddling pool, while all sunshades and loungers are placed on the grassy areas between beach and pool, allowing the sand as a free-for-all area to enjoy.
The amazing Six Senses SpaTM, recognized as the “World’s Best Spa” by the Sunday Times’ Travel Magazine (December 2007), provides a truly relaxing and revitalizing experience, through many forms of holistic healings to balance the senses. Its unrivalled range of signature treatments focuses on health, beauty, pampering, stress reduction and recuperation using pure, natural and environmentally friendly products. The luxuriously appointed spa spreads over 2.200 m2, setting unique standards in spa design. A hairdressing salon is also located in the spa. Naturally, for guests and their children who want to use an indoor bathing facility outside the Six Senses Spa, the resort offers “Thermais”, with a heated freshwater indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
For golfers, the Resort offers a private nine-hole par-3 golf course, availableto the resort’s guests. Creatively designed with multiple tees,guests may choose to play the course as an 18-hole, as each hole has two playing options of varying difficulty. Additionally, the complex has practice nets and a 9-hole putting green. The PGA who runs the Golf Academy is multilingual and organizes private tuition for golfers at all levels. The Pro shop sells and rents all necessary equipment.
The resort’s recreational facilities are complemented by two Astroturf® tennis courts (with tuition available on site), a 5×5 soccer field run by “Arsenal Soccer School Camp”, table tennis, a gymnasium with a variety of fitness equipment, as well as a fantastic sea sports center.
Supervised by experienced coaches, there are jet-skis and windsurfing, water-skiing, and sailing activities. Luxury sailing boats and a motor-yacht are available for charter, with a range of excursions or tailor- made itineraries offered. The PADI certified scuba diving center teaches and awards diplomas up to the highest levels of proficiency. The crystal clear waters and rock formations of the bay, home to fascinating flora and fauna, are considered amongst the finest to be found in Greece.
For parents seeking safe and fun activities for their children, porto elounda GOLF & SPA RESORT offers the “Kid’s Ark”. The crèche cares for children aged from 4 months to 4+ years at a charge. The Juniors Club is for children aged 5+ years to 11+ years and the Teens Club from 12 to 17. Set in a reserved area of the resort, behind the chapel and the shops,the Kid’s Ark area comprises numerous facilities for all children, from 4+ on complimentary basis. It is safely separated into a variety of play areas and amusement corners. The Ball-games court is a special soft surface, with futsal goalposts and a basketball rim. Then comes the covered Tabletop play area, protected under an extensive wooden pergola, while next to it a Water Park is located, comprising two shallow swimming pools with two large water slides descending from a height of 3 meters. Beside these facilities is an olive grove with slides, ramps and swings for all the younger children to play under supervision. Operated by professional childcare specialists, it allows children to be entertained and educated in a variety of activities.
Porto elounda GOLF & SPA RESORT is the ideal destination for families with children. A world–class, five-star resort with outstanding leisure and family facilities!
Accommodation :
74 porto sea view rooms (living space 37m2) up to 2 adults & 1 child
Lodgings with comfortable bathrooms, large balconies or terraces, offering fantastic views across the Aegean Sea Interconnecting family rooms (max 2 adults and three children up to 12 years) also available
8 porto sea view rooms shared pool (living space 45m2) up to 3 adults Additionally to the above, they have direct access to a seawater swimming pool, reserved for these rooms only
26 porto sea view superior rooms with individual pool (living space 47m2) up to 2 adults and 2 children
Larger rooms which can accommodate up to 3 adults & 1 child are available also.
3 porto sea view suites (living space 67m2) up to 3 adults
Bedroom and separate living room with a sofa that can be turned into a bed for a third person
1 porto sea view suite with shared pool (living space 60m2) up to 3 adults & 1 child Additionally to the above, it has direct access to a seawater swimming pool
6 porto sea view suites with individual pool (living space 60m2) up to 3 adults & 1 child Additionally to the above, it has direct access to an individual seawater swimming pool
2 porto sea view 2-bedroom suites (living space 95m2) up to 5 adults & 1 child Ideal for families, with two bedrooms, each with comfortable bathroom, A separate sitting area and spacious terrace
6 porto sea view 2-bedroom suites with individual pool (living space 95m2) up to 5 adults & 1 child. Ideal for families, with two bedrooms, each with comfortable bathroom, a separate sitting area and spacious terrace with access to a private pool.
porto exclusive 2-bedroom suite sea view with a private pool and large veranda is 120m2, for up to 6 adults, consisted of two bedrooms with large en-suite bathrooms with air-bath tubs and separate shower, large living room with shower, WC and an indoor and outdoor dining area
The private sea view traditional style porto sea view two-bedroom villa. Each bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom. Featuring a spacious living room, an indoor as well as an outdoor dining area in its own garden, with a seawater swimming pool. The villa provides the sense of a private holiday home, with all the benefits of a luxury resort.
