Ikos Olivia
Gerakini, Halkidiki, Greece
Hotel Highlights
The luxurious 5-star Lindian Village Hotel is the ideal choice for those who want to add an air of exclusivity to their holiday.
Decorated in a traditional Mediterranean theme with white features and bold pastel colours, and surrounded by lush gardens, romantic stone paths and colourful Borgainvilleas, the hotel boasts a wide range of modern facilities and activities for guests in the pursuit of relaxation.
The vast resort faces on to the private Lardos beach perfect for sun-bathing and swimming, while the outdoor swimming pools, the spa and wellness centre (featuring an indoor pool, 4 treatment rooms, a sauna and a hammam), as well as the tropical green gardens provide further opportunities to relax and unwind.
There are 5 restaurants located within the Lindian Village Hotel, plus additional snack and poolside bars. Tuck into delicious Greek, Mediterranean or even Asian dishes and savour great views of the sea as you sip a glass of crisp, local wine.
This new Gennadi Grand Resort combines the best in cutting-edge and eco-friendly design. Occupying a serene location in the village of Gennadi in the south of Rhodes, the Gennadi Grand Resort boasts ultra-modern architectural design. The hotel is sensitively built into the surrounding landscape, with green roofs blending into the flora and sunken gardens merging with the landscape. Many of the rooms have shared or private pools and there is the range of amenities that you’d expect in a hotel of this high standard. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a kids’ pool, and a spa with an indoor pool and range of treatments. The hotel also has a floodlit tennis court, fitness centre, and a range of fitness activities available including yoga and aqua pilates. No less than seven restaurants – including a steakhouse, a traditional Greek restaurant and a fine-dining restaurant – provide you with a range of eating options.
The 5-star CHC Athina Palace Resort & Spa is a hillside hotel in Crete, offering splendid views of the sparkling sea. This modern resort boasts three swimming pools outside, and an indoor heated option too. The hotel gives guests access to the private beach area with plenty of sun loungers. The main restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining with panoramic views that more than match the sumptuous food on offer. Here, both international and local cuisine are served in a varied buffet style. The á la carte restaurant offers fine dining and there are three snack bars and a lobby bar onsite.
A number of water sports and aquatic activities are available at the hotel, while guests wanting to stay on land can play a variety of sports from tennis to volleyball. The on-site spa is a haven of calm and welcomes guests with a number of treatments. The CHC Athina Palace Resort & Spa is an ideal base to explore the rest of the island as it’s only a short drive from the charming village of Agia Pelagia and 20 minutes’ drive from Heraklion.
Domes Zeen Chania is an elegant five-star hotel located on a hillside surrounded by the beauty of the Cretan coast. With views of the golden sands and sparkling Mediterranean Sea in abundance here, guests can expect to be within close proximity to Chania Town where you’ll find the Venetian harbour, narrow shopping streets and plenty of waterfront restaurants. Other attractions in the area include the Archaeological Museum of Chania and the Mitropoleos Square. Back at the hotel, relaxation of the highest order is on the cards with the collection of luxurious rooms, suites and bungalows, some of which come with their very own swimming pool.
Domes Zeen Chania doesn’t do anything by halves when it comes to the fantastic facilities. Along with the private beach area, guests can expect an outdoor swimming pool immersed in the hotel’s verdant gardens and framed by stylish loungers and umbrellas. There are multiple activities on hand for children including cooking classes and painting workshops while there is also a spa for adults to indulge in an extensive menu of treatments and therapies. The on-site restaurant promises delightful meals made with the freshest local ingredients.
The 5-star Cayo Exclusive Resort is a luxurious Mediterranean hideaway nestling in one of the most enviable locations in Crete, just above the picturesque village of Plaka in Elounda. Explore the village of Plaka and its iconic beach and visit the historic island of Spinalonga, a UNESCO World Heritage List nominee. Agios Nikolaos, a cosmopolitan seaside town is only a 15-minute car journey from the resort. Cayo Resort’s high-speed watercraft and catamaran are available to charter for a full or half-day tour of the islands of Spinalonga and Kolokytha.
You’ll spend long, lazy days on Plaka beach just below the Cayo Exclusive Resort. After a swim in the crystal clear waters, head for the hotel’s Stone Beach House restaurant for a light lunch or an afternoon cocktail. There are two pools to choose from, a fully equipped gym, a yoga studio and a fabulous spa with a heated indoor pool, a steam room, sauna and a great range of treatments. Cayo’s International Restaurant is the perfect place to start your day with a delicious Greek or international breakfast and finish it with a rich selection of dinner choices. During the day, delectable Mediterranean lunches will be served at the Pool Mediterranean Restaurant while in Cayo’s Greek Gourmet Restaurant you’ll enjoy the Executive Chef’s creative interpretations of rich traditional Greek cuisine. What’s more, the hotel has a fine wine cellar with some exceptional labels to match your dinner choice.
Nestled between a sand-swept beach and a majestic mountainscape, Aeolos Beach Resort offers a great getaway in a beautiful location. Located in the quiet area of Perama, it’s a great all-inclusive option for couples as well as families. While the ultimate attraction is its location, Aeolos Beach resort itself is stylish and modern. There are picturesque gardens and stunning views out to the Ionian Sea, while the beach is just a short walk away.
Proud of its four-star status, the hotel has a range of amenities for guests to enjoy. There are two swimming pools – one for families and one lagoon-style infinity pool for quieter swims. A line of sun loungers with umbrellas surrounds both. The hotel also features a wellness centre, where you can indulge in spa treatments in an open-air gazebo or relax in the sauna. A fitness centre is on hand for more energetic guests. The whole family will enjoy the range of activities on offer – from beach volleyball and tennis to darts, water polo, and ping pong. For younger guests, there’s a playground, kid’s club, and a nightly disco.
The number two all-inclusive resort in the world, according to TripAdvisor, the Ikos Olivia is set on the gorgeous Toroneos Gulf beach. Stretching over 22 acres of landscaped gardens, pristine lawns and olive trees, the Ikos Olivia provides all meals, drinks, including international branded spirits and wines, and cocktails prepared by award-winning mixologists, 24-hour room service, a fully stocked minibar (replenished each day) and daily childcare.
The Ikos Olivia has four swimming pools including a lagoon pool with swim-up bar, two heated outdoor options and a children’s pool. For even more variety, there is a private white-sand beach and a spa. Free activities include tennis, introductory diving, mountain biking, pedaloes, yoga, Pilates and Greek dance lessons. Bedrooms are particularly luxurious, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a choice of private balconies, private pools, pretty gardens and generous terraces. For dinner, you’ll be spoilt for choice – there’s a Greek taverna, a pan-Asian restaurant, an Italian trattoria, a beachfront Mediterranean buffet and an à la carte restaurant that serves Provencal cuisine. The Ikos Olivia also offers a “Dine Out” programme which invites guests to eat at some of the best local restaurants, at no extra cost.
The Ikos Olivia has a beachfront location on the Gulf of Toroneos. It’s a few miles east of Nea Moudania, in the village of Gerakini, and set among rolling hills covered in pine trees. You’ll find plenty of local tavernas and fish restaurants in this area. There’s also a regular free taxi into the nearby resort village of Psakoudia. Head 15 minutes west by car to Olynthos, an ancient archaeological site that was, according to mythology, built to honour the son of Strymonas, King of Thrace, who was killed while lion hunting. Towards the south – a 30-minute drive away – you’ll find Nea Fokea, a coastal town on the eastern side of the Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki. You can buy fresh fish from local fishing boats, while away an afternoon in a beachfront café, or visit the underground rooms at St Paul’s Passage. Don’t miss a trip to the Byzantine castle of Agios Pavlos, which was built in the Middle Ages to protect against pirate attacks.