With views over to the fascinating and atmospheric abandoned island of Spinalonga (which you can visit by boat trip), this groundbreaking Cretan resort is a paradise for kids, teenagers, and parents alike.
Located in cosmopolitan Elounda, this Domes resort has a private sandy beach that’s perfect for younger toddlers to play in peace. The resort is also centred, uniquely, around its CORE Village, a large open-air social space based on a traditional Greek agora (marketplace) with an open-air amphitheatre for concerts and other events, pop-ups, art exhibitions, alfresco cinema, kids’ activities, workshops, and festivals. It’s also a great place to graze, with deli stalls, posh street-food trucks, an ice cream and waffle bar, and more.
Food – served in four restaurants and four bars – is amazing here, with something to suit all ages, tastes, and moods. Pick from seafood on the beach at Topos, Mediterranean dining, including themed nights at Thólos, modern Greek fine-dining at Makris, or opt for a street food picnic at CORE. Other tempting venues include the Breeze all-day beach lounge and two pool bars, and you can also enjoy the indulgence of barbecues, 24-hour room service, and in-villa signature dining.
Suites come with complimentary half-board, or you can upgrade to full board. If you upgrade to the ultra-luxe Haute Living Selection, you get half-board Dine Around over seven nights. Haute Living residences and villas also come with access to a luxury lounge with complimentary extra snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks daily.
The accommodation at Domes of Elounda is perfect for all shapes and size of family, including multigenerational groups. Their newly renovated suites, residences, and villas are nothing short of perfection. Designed using natural materials and inspired by Mediterranean architecture, some have an outdoor heated Jacuzzi or private pool, and all are completed by a balcony or terrace with sea views.
Of the four pools here, one is an incredible Olympic-sized pool, one is a kids’ pool, and two are adults-only. One of these is in the award-winning Soma Spa, with its black mosaic seawater pool, candlelit hammam, and Mediterranean views, making it a fantastic retreat when you need some time to yourself. There is also an open-air gym where you can work out to blissful views of Spinalonga and Mirabello Bay.
While you’re indulging in a treatment or working on your fitness, your kids can enjoy making new friends and trying out new activities in the crèche, kids´ club, or teen club. Regular activities include puppet theatre and live theatre, indoor and outdoor cinema, circus skill performances, balloon sculptures, educational plays on stargazing, football, basketball and tennis lessons, cooking classes, trekking excursions, family yoga, and treasure hunts. Whew!
Active families will also love the choice of water sports, which includes diving, sailing, speedboat trips, inflatables, pedalos, canoeing, waterskiing, and knee boarding. You can also take part in fantastic entertainment resort, including Greek nights, beach parties, and live music.
To book your family holiday at Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, call your Travel Counsellor today.
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