Crete / Nana Princess

A dash of Greek art lining the walls, a spa-inspired by the stars, and evenings spent unwinding to the smooth tune of a saxophone; if there’s a remedy to be passed down the generations, this Princess finessed it in chilling just right.

Beautifully and unapologetically Crete; for every sleek black stone that makes her so stylish, there’s an extra level of relaxation just waiting to be achieved. The antidote for couples that like to cosy up and grown-up broods that create their own fun; the only thing left to tackle is choosing which abode best suits your sea view. Offering everything from suites to decked-out villas with the majority housing a whirlpool or pool, the mood inside is matched with adjustable chromotherapy lighting while the music softly plays from the inbuilt touchpad speakers. All stacked towards the beach with a grassy-rooftop touch, there’s much to be said for the Supreme Suite and Dream Princess Villa. But, with it’s gated entrance, security cameras, large swimming pool, high-tech gym, and a secret basement crammed with vintage games; the Grand Royal Villa is one that even pac-man couldn’t run away from.

With so many distractions to hunker down to at suite level, it doesn’t take a genius to see why the rest of the resort is pulling out all the stops to get guests’ legs stretching further afield. This means that the futuristic space-age spa not only spans a galaxy-like load of rooms and therapies, but it leaves visitors feeling extra shiny and new by tailoring wellness experiences to their unique zodiac sign. And, because there’s nothing like settling into your seaside surroundings than by tasting it with the catch of the day; Eternal Blue’s beach restaurant lays out its decadent menu; with our favourite being the best-on-the-island plates of sushi. 

Travel notes:

• 102 suites and villas
• 16 treatment room spa with high-tech Nuvola treatment beds and a solarium
• Three restaurants including Carpe Diem, Meat in Point and Eternal Blue serving Mediterranean dishes, grilled meats and fresh seafood
• Two outdoor sea-water pools and heated indoor pool with sunroof
• Take a short walk to the pebbly sand Nana Golden Beach for a sports centre, tennis academy and the chance to obtain a PADI diving certification
• Hersonissos Old Town with the recommended Harakas restaurant just 10-minutes away
• For further afield, hire a car to explore beautiful and relatively unknown villages like Mochlos, as well as the more popular areas of Plaka, Spinalonga and Elounda