THE FACTS ABOUT PORTO ELOUNDA, CRETE

Greece

This is the first Six Senses spa in Europe. Sensational design and highly-skilled therapists have made it one of Europe's best new spas. Spread over 2,200 square metres, the design incorporates water, stone, glass and wood. With an holistic emphasis, treatments are focused on pampering, and stress reduction. There is also an authentic Turkish hammam. Facilities include an indoor/outdoor hydropool, a Thermal Suite, Finnish sauna, Caldarium and ice-cold pond. The product range used, Sodashi, is one of the few that is 100% natural. Rooms have marble bathrooms and private terraces (many with sea views); some have private pools. In summer, Mediterranean and Cretan dishes are available in the olive grove Elies restaurant, in winter there is table d'hôte dinner at Nafsika, which has pretty views over the bay. Deluxe rooms from 170 euros, including breakfast www.portoelounda.com