If you're looking for a Santorini-inspired slice of paradise for less money, OK!’s Zoe Cripps checks into a harbour-side hideaway on the Aegean coast to see if it lives up to the honeymoon hype
Picture white-washed walls with bougainvillaea climbing all the way up it and the distant sound of harbour boats bobbing around in the crystal clear waters. Sound too dreamy to be true? Mirabello Bay, on the eastern tip of Greece’s island of Crete, truly is just like something off a postcard.
Where to stay The hotel sits right on the water and offers stressed-out guests a haven of tranquillity where they can recharge and unwind. With 342 rooms and suites, you can choose your level of luxury. Treat yourself to a maisonette, where the views of the harbour and semi-private pools will make you want to leave the crisp white sheets and head straight out into the sun for a morning coffee on the terrace.
Eating and drinking Meal times were the highlight of my stay. Amalthea main restaurant has a breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet and serves a mix of local and international delicacies. Elia has an à la carte menu featuring Cretan delights like grilled octopus and stuffed vine leaves. I loved the Marina Yacht Club, which is set on the harbour and is the perfect spot for sunset drinks.
Entry to the island is €8 so have cash ready. It’s worth staying on in Plaka for the evening and having dinner at Taverna Giorgos, where you’ll experience the true meaning of Greek hospitality. Grab a seat by the waterside, order the grilled octopus and sip a glass of local wine as the sun sets.
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