ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER

Perfect holiday means spending the day by the beach, splashing around with your loved ones in crystal clear waters!

A world of sports & health activities: Fitness, Spa, Watersports, Outdoor & aqua gyms, Land sports, Tennis, Family games. Endless hours of fun for the children at Grecoland club with indoor and open-air playgrounds, activities and creations!

Sports and recreational activities thrive at Grecotel Resorts each summer, holding a special place in your holiday experience.

BEACH & POOLS

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The hotel is situated on 300 m of sandy and pebbled beach awarded the “Blue Flag” as complying with the directives of the European programme: water quality, environmental management, safety, services and facilities, environmental education and information.

Beach amenities include:

Changing cabins, sun terraces, sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, beach towels
Waiter Service (extra charge)
Separate beach area with private Pavilions and exclusive services (extra charge)

POOLS

1 large freshwater main pool (786 m²)
1 children’s pool with 2 waterslides (200 m²)
10 private pools for villa guests
1 indoor freshwater pool (55m², heated October & April)

Pool amenities include sunbeds, umbrellas, towels & showers.

FITNESS

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
Fitness & Wellness: Morning Gymnastics, Aqua Gym, Aerobics, Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Hiking, TRX Training, Trekking, Jogging, Private Fitness (extra charge), Outdoor Fitness

FITNESS ROOM
Fitness room with Technogym cardio fitness equipment including: 1 x cardia wave, 2 x fitness bike, 1 x leg extension, 2 x abductor, 1 x chest press, 3 x treadmill, 1 x weight assisted chin up/dip, 1 x selection upper body lat machine, 2 x multifunction flat bench. Operating hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (flexible timetable upon request).

PERSONALIZED FITNESS TRAINING
Complimentary Open Gym use for all hotel guests (without Fitness Expert supervision)
Unlimited use of all gym equipment, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week*
For security reasons, the entrance to the Fitness Centre is prohibited to persons under the age of 16

Fitness Expert Supervision: 08.00-12.00 & 13.00-15.00 Monday to Saturday (except Sunday)

Semi-personal Functional Training sessions (under the guided supervision of Fitness Expert)
*During the semi-personal functional training sessions only cardio equipment may be used by guests who are not participating in the training sessions.
Every Day (except Sunday) : 08.00-12.00 & 18.00-21.00 with extra charge
All guests are invited to experience a complimentary trial session

Fully personal adapted training sessions
Available every day, pre-booking necessary with extra charge

Specialized rehabilitation training sessions
Available every day, pre-booking necessary with extra charge

ELIXIR BEAUTY SPA

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2.000m² of Body Pampering!

Step into a temple of touch and aroma, where time is left behind, and a new journey begins.

Spa facilities include indoor pool with hydromassage and water cannon, indoor whirlpool, saunas, private massage rooms, beauty salon, gazebo open-air massage, open-air atrium with relaxation loggia and changing rooms.

Operating hours: Daily 10:00-18:30

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SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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SPORTS & FUN
Table Tennis, 2 Astroturf Tennis Courts, Boccia, Beach Volley

TENNIS
2 Astroturf courts, Floodlit (extra charge), Coaching (age 7 and above, extra charge, reservation required): Our professional tennis coach will improve your game with structured lessons designed to develop tennis technique

MOUNTAIN BIKE CENTER (Nearby, ages 8 and above, extra charge)
Training Camp, Bike Tours, Bike Rental. For more information ask the front desk.

SOCCER 5X5 (100 m, extra charge)

HORSE RIDING (2 km, extra charge)

CRETE GOLF CLUB (89 km, extra charge)

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
Cretan and Greek festivals, Live Music Performances, Dance Parties, Professional external entertainment shows: Atelier (Silk, T-shirt, glass & wood painting) (extra charge)

WATERSPORTS

Located right on the hotel's beach (ages 8 and above, extra charge): Water-Ski, Jet ski, Wet Bikes, Scuba Diving, Parasailing, Pedal Boats, Canoes, Banana, Rings, Swimming Lessons.

PADI UNDERWATER DIVING SCHOOL (Nearby by external partner, ages 8 and above)
A PADI diving centre with children, teenager and adult lessons, excursions, windsurfing and motorized watersports. Several certified PADI courses are on offer: Bubblemaker (ages 8-9), Discover Scuba Diving (ages 10 and above), Open Water Dive Course (ages 10 and above). Pick up from hotel is provided.

AGRECO FARM

Grecotel’s Agreco Farm gives a whole new meaning to ‘real experience.’ On a 40-hectare estate near Rethymno, Crete, the traditional farm show cases centuries-old farming methods. The farm provides a fascinating insight into the organic production of the island’s simple and healthy food – a must for any visitor to Crete.

Shaped by hand, every stone at Agreco preserves the delicate balance between man and nature. The farm and its buildings stand in perfect harmony with the landscape. In the farm you will find an Olive Press, a Watermill, a Wood-burning Oven, a General Store, a Wine Cellar, Workshops, a Church and Guesthouses.

No trip to Agreco would be complete without a visit to the farm’s Taverna, where a sumptuous six-course menu of Cretan dishes, based on the farm’s organic produce.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES

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Creta Palace’s Grecoland creates a magical holiday experience for children aged 4-12 years. Children at Creta Palace enjoy a dedicated holiday programme with toys and facilities made from environmentally safe materials, qualified personnel, creative activities with fun and games, teenager programme with the emphasis on sports and beach games.

Children under 4 are welcome to use the Grecoland facilities but must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian.

Kids activities include watersports (ages 8 and above), tennis (age 7 and above), mountain Biking (ages 8 and above), diving (ages 8 and above) and more (extra charge).

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