Aristotle once said: “the soul never thinks without a picture”. Perhaps this is why the Greeks were so good at philosophy. Their country, and Crete in particular, is a masterpiece, a collection of images of natural beauty greater than anything the most gifted artist could create.
The Minos Beach Art Hotel is ideal to enjoy this gorgeous coastline and the sparkling blue of the Mediterranean. Packed with modern luxuries and fine dining options, the resort more than deserves its 5-star status. Here, striking modern art and stylish contemporary sculptures are dotted in and around the extensive gardens and picturesque white villas, creating a blend of natural and man-made beauty.
To soak it all in, there are plenty of outdoor spaces to luxuriate under the Greek sunshine on the hotel’s little peninsula. From private beaches and rocky outcrops, to the enormous outdoor swimming pool, through to most of its six restaurants and bars, you can enjoy views of the palm fringed Mirabello Bay and the hotel’s eye-catching artwork.
The restaurants at the Minos Beach Art hotel offer a varied gastronomic experience, to put the cherry – or perhaps more accurately, the olive – on top of your perfect holiday. La Bouillabaisse is a wonderful romantic environment to sample some gourmet Mediterranean cuisine, whilst the traditional Cretan restaurant Terpsis is set in the gardens, and the breakfast at Bacchus offers an array of delightful treats to set you up for the day. Between meals, you can enjoy a drink and shelter from the sun at any of the three bars.
The rooms more than live up to the rest of the hotel. All come equipped with outstanding facilities and standards of design and comfort: the hot tubs, private verandas, the simple but effective décor, the artistic touch… Any one of these typical Greek villas will leave you wanting for nothing. The sea being an important part of Crete’s history and identity, it is fitting that the Minos Beach Art Hotel pays homage to it with stunning sea-views. A place with an almost impossible history, and a hotel of almost impossible beauty, yet here we are… the Minos Beach Art Hotel has managed it.