Palazzo Greco is a unique boutique hotel with 29 stylish rooms situated in the magnificent island of Crete, near the entrance of the amphitheatrical village of Agia Galini, overlooking the wonderful bay of South Crete.
Palazzo Greco combines luxury rooms and apartments with the charm of a well-designed boutique hotel, it’s hillside location boasts stunning views of mediterrenean sea and mountain of Ideon.
The first look someone takes at the hotel is instantly fascinated with a feast of colors and bright touches all around that continue to its inside spaces, that blend with the fantastic view and provide a whole new experience for the guests.
An extensive renovation of the EL GRECO hotel has created a classic pallazo that was finally named Palazzo Greco, after the famous painter.
The rooms and suites are a destination for those expecting a special holiday, as they provide the rare combination of facilities and services of a deluxe hotel together with the warm, private and exclusive atmosphere of your home.
Each room is the epitome of comfort with chic furnishings and luxurious amenities such as swimming pool, Jacuzzis and garden. With its indulging aesthetic, its distinctive Mediterranean architecture, versatile services and respect for natural material, Palazzo Greco unfolds as an unparalleled holiday experience to its guests.
All Palazzo Greco rooms are equipped with power shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, wireless internet connection, electronic door locks, safe box, fridge . At the top floor you will find our wonderful suites that have a fantastic view to the sea.
The dedication and hospitality of the owners and the staff has created a warm environment, making Palazzo Greco the perfect destination for relaxation and rejuvenation for couples, groups and families.
The rooms present a balance of comfort, luxury and style. Particular attention has been given to the interior design. Individually designed, all rooms embody a country chic aesthetic while remaining true to the traditional architecture of Crete.
All modern amenities and conveniences are provided to ensure an experience of total comfort in an elegantly setting, while touches of lavish details have been added such as crystal chandeliers, unique pieces of furniture and selected textiles. Offering 21 brilliantly decorated and designed apartments, all with amazing view to the sea, as well as 9 rooms with land view.
In the hotel area you will also find a breakfast room fully air conditioned with warm and cold breakfast buffet, café-bar, Satellite TV room, an elevator and a swimming pool with sun beds and umbrellas. Opposite of the hotels lays a free car parking for all Palazzo Greco guests.
The beautiful sandy beach is only minutes away as well as the lovely and lively harbor with many shops for gifts and souvenirs, many taverns with Greek kitchen and fresh fish, fished by local fishermen at the Paximadia Island and further into the Mediterean sea, and of course lovely night pubs with lively and uplifting music or peaceful and with slow rhythms cafes and bars for you to choose.
Furthermore the area of Messara offers great options for the visitors. Phaestos (Festos or Phaistos), the second in importance Minoan Palace after Knossos, the scenic village of Matala with the historical caves that used to be inhabited by the “hippies” during the 70’s and the archaeological sites of Gortys, Kommos and Agia Triada are only a few of them. Some more suggestions would be Spili which is a nearby traditional village, which is well known for the quality and taste of spring water, waterfalls and an amazing nature surrounding it and Zaros with the famous lake that also bottles one of the most known water brands in Greece.
Some of the best beaches of south Crete are very close to Agia Galini,such as the well known sandy beach of Triopetra ,magnificent Agios Pavlos and Agios Georgios which are next to each other and are connected by a coast road.