Crete, GreeceAgia Galini
Paralos Irini Mare
Terraced hillside resort
Agia Galini Crete, Greece
Price
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Rated for
Resort Local DesignOutside the door
The house
Paralos HospitalityTerraced hillside resort
The hotel unfolds down the slope like a Cretan village, surrounded by organic vegetable plots and fruit trees.
What it’s good at
Listed
Low-slung whitewashed buildings step down the hillside in a traditional village layout.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Agia Galini's pebble beach sits just down the hill, with the harbor village a short stroll along the coast.
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The rooms
Rooms look out over the mountains or sea, and select ground-floor suites open directly onto private plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Palm and mulberry trees shade stone terraces around the curved saltwater pool and a quiet relaxation pool.
Gym and massage
An outdoor fitness deck sits among olive trees, and the treatment facility has massage rooms and a sauna.
At the table
Chef Giannis Baxevanis curates the Cretan menus on pergola-shaded terraces, and the evening bar looks across the bay.
How it began
The Milolidakis family built the hotel in 1992 and still supplies its kitchens from their grandfather's olive groves.
Crete
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.