According to Greek myths, a Minotaur lived in Crete. On excursions to the Palace of Knossos, guides even show the "same" labyrinth - the monster's lair. Modern Cretan architecture is in many ways a replica of those ancient traditions. So, it was the buildings of the Minoan period that inspired the image of the Amirandes resort complex, which more than once awarded the title of the best hotel in Crete. Another thing: 2,000 meters of azure lagoons, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, all kinds of entertainment for adults (tennis, golf at an elite golf club near the hotel) and children.

The most demanding guests are offered the two-storey residences of Royal Villa. They are furnished with designer furniture, and dressing rooms are decorated with leather panels. In the private garden there is also a summer dining room and a swimming pool with temperature control and counterflow for physical exertion. Another unusual accommodation option is Royal Residence, one of the wings of which is made in the form of a cave. All villas on the beach have their white tents. A nice bonus is personalized service.

It’s enough to say that there are eight restaurants in the hotel’s restaurants. There is even a restaurant with now-super-organic organic cuisine. For breakfast, in addition to bacon and eggs, they offer fitness products - fruits (depending on the season) and light salads. A large selection of Asian dishes can be found in the Blue Monkey Restaurant, a Mediterranean menu in Lago Di Candia. Taste local, Greek delicacies at the Petrino Restaurant.

The hotel’s SPA center, Elixir Spa Alchemy, also has a gourmet twist. In particular, the proposed so-called chocolate therapy (cosmetic procedures using chocolate). Ayurvedic massage, by the way, is done by “authentic” Indian doctors.

Hotel Amirandes

Flight: Moscow-Heraklion-Moscow - from 7,000 rubles.Weather: average temperature in July-August is + 27 ° С.Accommodation: from € 500.Entertainment: Golf, tennis, sailing, yoga, kids club, Olympic pool and 60 private pools, live music and parties.