Kapsaliana Village Hotel in Kapsaliana

The hotel's ELAIA restaurant serves farm-to-table Cretan cuisine with ingredients grown on-site or sourced locally. Guests can take part in a cooking class at the fully-equipped open-air kitchen, led by the hotel's own chefs. A bespoke culinary journey designed by a Michelin-Star chef is available upon request, alongside olive oil tastings in the restored olive press museum.

Each of the 22 stone buildings was carefully renovated from the original Cretan and Venetian village structures, preserving the historic character. Rooms are individually designed and most feature a fireplace, private terrace, satellite TV, and minibar. The architecture blends seamlessly with the surrounding olive groves, with views stretching to the countryside and sea.

The hotel offers olive oil and wine tastings, walking tours, bike tours, and cooking classes as part of its cultural program. Guests can enjoy movie nights under the stars, live music performances, and themed dinner nights. The property also provides access to walking trails through the largest olive grove on Crete and organizes excursions to the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna and the Venetian Fortress.

The spa and wellness center offers a range of treatments including massages, manicures, haircuts, and beauty services. For active guests, the hotel provides a fitness center, yoga classes, and a heated outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar. Sun loungers and beach chairs are available poolside, and the property also houses a chapel and a picnic area for quiet relaxation.

The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers, umbrellas, and a pool bar serving drinks and snacks. Guests can use the bicycle rental service to explore the surrounding olive groves and countryside. The outdoor cinema, picnic area, and sun terrace offer additional spaces for relaxation, all set within the restored village's gardens.

Architecture: 22 restored stone buildings of Cretan and Venetian design

Dining: ELAIA restaurant with Michelin-Star chef culinary journeys

Experiences: Olive oil tastings, cooking classes, wine tastings

Wellness: Spa & wellness center, yoga classes, heated pool

Activities: Movie nights, bike tours, walking trails, live music

Pet policy: Pets allowed with pet bowls and pet-friendly rooms