Bluegr Hotels & Resorts presents Minos Beach art hotel and Candia Park village

Crete is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, washed by the gentle sea and rich in luxurious beaches for every taste.

The MINOS BEACH art hotel, part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World chain, combines all the best that Crete has to offer - the azure sea, the white sand beach, traditional villas with pools and an excellent selection of local and European cuisine. Here, Cretan vacations will be as romantic and atmospheric as Roman ones.

The coastal fishing town of Agios Nikolaos, where the hotel is located, is located in eastern Crete, an hour's drive from Heraklion International Airport. The hotel itself is located in a secluded bay, just a ten-minute walk from the city center and overlooks the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
The modern architecture of the MINOS BEACH art hotel takes its roots in the traditional snow-white houses of local fishermen - it combines minimalism and functionality with the warmth and comfort of southern life. Forty-five paintings by Cretan artists add a special touch to the hotel and make it possible to proudly bear the name "art hotel". Around is a magnificent park with flower beds and olive groves, where you can walk even in the midday heat.

The hotel has 129 rooms, including rooms with sea views, Junior Suites (40 sq. M.), Bungalows overlooking the pool and the beach. (from 20 to 60 sq.m.) and villas with pools and a jacuzzi (from 40 to 75 sq. m).All of them have a minimalistic design created by the best local architects.
The hotel has three excellent restaurants: La Bouillabaisse - Mediterranean gastronomic cuisine, Terpsis - emphasis on Cretan specialties and Bacchus & Ambrosia - restaurant for breakfast and lunch. There are also four bars in which hotel guests and other vacationers gather in the evenings.

The hotel’s SPA is managed by Aegeo Spas, a Greek association uniting the country's best wellness centers. Here, guests will be offered a whole series of wellness, weight loss, relaxing and detox programs using natural cosmetics and the latest technologies. So, rest at the MINOS BEACH art hotel will be beneficial both for the soul and body.
The family-run CANDIA PARK village hotel is located in the eastern part of Crete, just 3.5 kilometers from Agios Nikolaos and an hour's drive from Heraklion International Airport. Mirabello Bay, on the banks of which stands the CANDIA PARK village, the Venetian travelers nicknamed "the bay with a beautiful view" and it’s hard to argue with that. The bay is reliably protected from the winds, so there are no high waves and is ideal for relaxing even with the smallest children. In addition, the bay is famous for its special microclimate, thanks to which the swimming season lasts from mid-April to the end of October and is considered the longest in Europe. Children and parents can enjoy the calm and warm sea and the soft, not scorching sun.

CANDIA PARK village is a Cretan village where you can comfortably accommodate a family of any size and composition.Standard apartments (40 square meters) and Superior apartments (60 square meters) consist of a bedroom (with a double bed), a separate living room (with two folding beds), a small kitchen and a bathroom. All rooms have a spacious balcony and garden access. Suites at Candia Park Hotel range from 40 to 60 square meters. m. and spacious verandas overlooking the Mirabello Bay.
Three pools with a total area of ​​2000 sq.m. located on two levels: a seawater pool for adults, a pool with a jacuzzi and a separate one for kids. There are pebble and sand beaches to choose from, which offer a wide selection of water sports.

Agapi Hotel's main restaurant, located on a village square next to the pool, offers a wide variety of local and international dishes. Fili Tavern serves fresh seafood, as well as a variety of snacks and snacks. Fine cocktails and live music at Eros Bar in the evenings, and afternoon cocktails, freshly squeezed juices and light snacks at the Pylori Pool Bar. Greek coffee shop is part of the culture, serving authentic Greek coffee, crayfish, ouzo and a selection of local mezes.

To make the rest of parents and children as pleasant as possible, the BlueGR Hotels & Resorts hotels have launched the MINIBLUES program - it includes full support for families during the holidays. The CANDIA PARK village hotel has a kids club with professional animators, where children can be left for the whole day or just brought to a culinary master class or drawing lesson. Also nearby is a large amusement park. The resort's restaurants offer a varied children's menu, and children's cocktails are served in the bars.CANDIA PARK village sets a new format for holidays with children, which takes into account the interests of the whole family.