Gran Meliá Crete opening in April 2010

(TRAVPR.COM) CRETE – 23rd March 2010 - Gran Meliá Crete gives Luxury a whole new meaning. Gran Meliá Crete is a brand new luxury resort, nested on a hillside overlooking Daios Cove. Choose from 300 rooms and suites ranging from the Deluxe Ocean View Suites to the Red Level Master Suites and Villas. Relax and recharge in the 2,500sqm Spa, have a game on the tennis courts, try your hand at the water sports, have a scuba diving adventure, take advantage of the kids’ entertainment and activities and then be swept away in the exclusive VIP Services in the innovative Red Level area.

I can see the Sea
Less than an hour from Heraklion Airport, this sumptuous resort is located right on the waterfront with a private sandy beach with direct access from the resort. To get a taste for the area, a gentle stroll to the traditional fishing town of Elounda will take 15 minutes and the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos will take 5 minutes.

Exclusive
Each of the 300 rooms, ranging from 42sqm to 550sqm, are designed by the prestigious firm 3SK Styliandis. Optional private pools add an additional extravagance in the Deluxe Sea View Rooms and Master Suites. The Villas and Spa Villas both come with Private Pools as standard and the extraordinary three storey Mansion boasts both an indoor and outdoor Pool plus a Spa Level.

Sanctuary
AEGEO SPA is the perfect retreat; dedicated to purifying the body, balancing the mind and elevating the soul. This Zen-like sanctuary features 2,500sqm of pure indulgence with individual treatment rooms, master spa suites with a private sauna, steam & treatment room, infinity pool with breathtaking sea views, hairdresser, facial and corporal treatments, sauna experience cabins and steam room, fitness centre with independent weight area and finally outdoor and indoor fitness rooms.

Taste
The Gran Meliá Daios Cove, Crete, offers a selection of restaurants and bars including a beachfront Greek tavern, a relaxed gourmet venue, an international food bazaar and a signature wet bar where you can enjoy a cocktail in the swimming pool.

The Extras
The Hotel additionally offers: 2 Tennis Courts (artificial grass), Water Sports & Scuba Diving Centre, Theme nights, DJ Nights, Kids Activities, Red Glove Services (Travel Services/Organized Tour Guides), Helipad, Limo & Chauffeur service, Private Jet Service, Valet Parking , walking paths, Shopping Centre, Business services and an on-site Doctor.

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