Elysium Resort & Spa ★★★★★

This Elysian heaven is made up of restful moments, luxurious touches and delightful vistas that set ablaze the imagination. On the beach, you won’t just be taking a dip; you will be served a fresh fruit cocktail or a sumptuous salad, beautifully laid out in your own private cabana. The gardens that lead down to the beach are another shady setting for a refreshing drink, they are furnished with such delicately wrought-iron trellis work that it looks as though it grew organically out of the rich soils, or that it might float away on the soft sea breeze like a piece of thistledown.

 

In the heart of the hotel, the spectacular atrium is filled with light and air, the soaring space creating a sense of well-being that amounts to a homage to heaven and the architectural art.

 

Divine dining spots abound. There’s the lagoon pool island bar for cocktails and snacks or the Almyra Beach Bar for music and an easy-going evening atmosphere as dusk darkens the sea. For real culinary fireworks, the choice of three restaurants beckons, each with its own signature cuisine. The ground-floor Emerald Restaurant serves Greek and International dishes, then there’s the open-air Mediterranean Restaurant, with showcase stone-grill cooking. On the top floor, the Noble Gourmet Restaurant, you will discover panoramic sea views to enjoy at the same time as the exceptional food.

At the Elysium Resort & Spa, the paradise that the ancient Greeks dreamed of becomes a reality right before your eyes.