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Asterion Hotel Suites & Spa ★★★★★

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The location – the hotel is just outside the village of Platanias, itself not far from the wonderful city of Chania. Experience tranquillity without having to sacrifice a busy nightlife!
Half-board – tuck-in to tasty gourmet breakfast buffets at the Oceanis, the hotel’s main restaurant. It’s on us!
The eateries – despite its humble size compared to the resorts in town, three great restaurants and two bars occupy the hotel, so you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to tasty food and tantalising drinks.
Paradise Beauty Spa – treat yourself to world-class service at the hotel’s brilliant spa, and experience unparalleled levels of relaxation.

Asterion Hotel Suites & Spa ★★★★★

Peaceful retreat in the Cretan sun

By Liam McRedmond, VeryChic correspondent

It can be pretty hard to figure out exactly what you want from your holiday. Is it the sun and sea you crave? Maybe it’s snow-capped mountains, or a bustling city. Aside from that, are you looking for a quiet getaway or vibrant nightlife? We get it – it’s easy to flip-flop between your options, especially since there are so many of them. What makes Crete so great is that it offers the tranquillity of a countryside escape and, in the same breath, well-developed areas boasting a brilliant nightlife. The Asterion Hotel Suites & Spa*****, just outside the village of Platanias, brilliantly captures this blend, so that you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Platanias is a resort village located on the gorgeous north coast of western Crete. Though it’s now very much on the oceanfront, it wasn’t long ago that the population solely occupied the upper area of the village as a result of pirates. It was a humble village with a humble agricultural economy, and its produce (citrus fruits, olive oil) remains highly sought after. Unlike many Greek resort villages, a balance has been struck between the older aspects of life and the modern demand for restaurants, bars and clubs. The village retains a strong sense of traditional Cretan atmosphere, especially in its oldest areas, where it isn’t hard to imagine the crop-carrying donkeys that once traversed the hill every day.

Asterion Hotel Suites & Spa***** occupies a quiet spot just outside the village-proper, right along the sandy beach. It is surrounded by greenery, with glorious mountains punctuating the horizon on one side and the sparkling Mediterranean on the other. You’ll be staying in the Family Suite, which features either a garden or sea view – both of which are equally idyllic. It is tastefully decorated with a simple, cheerful style that accentuates the brightness and spaciousness of the suite. Two separate bedrooms make it ideal for a family retreat, and with a living area, furnished balcony, and kitchenette, the suite feels like a home-away-from-home.

When not exploring the surrounding area, you can while away the day at the beautiful pool, where you’ll be catered to by the Atlantis poolside bar and café, or otherwise hang out at the beach. At lunch, you’ll definitely want to head to the latter to chow down on delicious seafood at Ouzaki, an open-air restaurant with stunning views of the bay. Koralia also offers beachside dining, with an emphasis on tasty Mediterranean classics in a la carte fashion. Aren’t we forgetting something? The hotel’s spa is mentioned in its name for a reason: it is superb. The Paradise Beauty Spa, featuring sauna and hot tub, offers a broad range of beauty treatments, both body and facial, in addition to hairdressing, manicures and pedicures. At Asterion Hotel Suites & Spa*****, you can experience the joy of peace, quiet and relaxation without having to sacrifice fun, thrills and culture – providing you with the best Crete has to offer.