Crete
Experience the luxurious side of Crete from the award-winning Filion Suites Resort & Spa. Established in 2010, this stunning boutique hotel is perched on a mountainside overlooking the glistening Mediterranean Sea. Having received TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, the hotel’s extensive grounds has led to it being presented with the Green Key International Environmental Award.
Guests can enjoy a modern, family-friendly hotel, where exposed stonework and dark wooden beams are complemented by a strikingly contemporary and eco-ethical design. Framed by mountain peaks and pine-clad sides of the surrounding hills, the tranquillity of the surroundings continue inside. Go for a dip in one of the three outdoor pools, practice your serve on the tennis court, or just while away your time in the luxurious spa. In addition to all of this, the location of the hotel places you just a short distance from the village of Bali with its quaint tavernas, shops and of course, amazing beaches. If you want to explore the Cretan capital of Heraklion, then you’ll find it less than an hour’s drive east of the hotel.
The Filion Suites Resort is located between Heraklion and Rethymno, close to the small village of Bali. Home to a number of quaint eateries and bars, Bali is more well-known for its fantastic beaches, of which there are four. Formed in sandy coves with calm waters, they are well-organised and suitable for all ages. The fifth largest city in Greece, and the largest on Crete, Heraklion is a bustling metropolis. More modern than many other options on the island, it’s a vibrant city which boasts a Venetian fortress, Turkish fountains and a number of chic coffee shops to spend your afternoons in. Redevelopment of the city’s waterfront has led to it being a hub for the city, here, you will find a number of amazing eateries and bars to taste a local tipple or two. In terms of culture, the Archaeological Museum should be high on people’s agendas, housed in an old power station, it spans several thousand years through a number of cultures.
