A private Cretan estate facing Spinalonga
Phāea Blue occupies one of northeast Crete’s most memorable positions, with the ochre walls of Spinalonga appearing across the water and the fishing village of Plaka close by. Now conceived as a 47-key boutique hotel, it feels more like a private estate than a conventional resort. Bungalows and suites use natural materials and quiet colours, while selected categories add private pools that look across the Mirabello Gulf.
Days can move from the private beach to a cruise on the hotel’s traditional caique, then back to food that takes Crete seriously. Anthós gives regional cooking a refined setting, the Blue Door taverna serves family recipes in a former fisherman’s stone house, and the Farmers Feast brings guests around a shared table in the organic garden. Choose Phāea Blue for personal scale, a strong connection to local culture and a sea view that never feels incidental.
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Boutique hotel, Spinalonga views, Private beach, Private pools, and Cretan dining
