{"id":8574,"date":"2020-08-02T22:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T22:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gentlemens-journey.de\/travel-dreams-daios-cove-hoteltipp\/"},"modified":"2022-06-08T12:35:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:35:57","slug":"travel-dreams-daios-cove-hoteltipp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentlemens-journey.de\/en\/travel-dreams-daios-cove-hoteltipp\/","title":{"rendered":"Dream bay holidays at Daios Cove Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

After a visit to Daios Cove in Crete, you will understand why so many soccer players are staying there. I was once allowed to feel like one for three days. And I want to go back every summer.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Daios Cove or: Baby, came back!<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Es gibt nicht viele, aber es gibt sie: Hotels, bei denen man schon bei der Ankunft, noch vor dem Check-in, wei\u00df: Hierhin muss ich zur\u00fcck. Asap. Und am besten alle Freunde einpacken. Das \u201eDaios Cove\u201c auf Kreta ist so eines. Wie ein nat\u00fcrliches Kolosseum liegt es in einer Privatbucht nahe Agios Nikolaos im Nordosten der griechischen Insel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prospect of relaxation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Design Resort, you actually have to decide exactly twice. In the choice of accommodation – 300 rooms, suites and villas are available (165 of which have a private seawater pool), and in the question: where is the best place to enjoy the view of the hidden bay? Thanks to the terraced design of the luxury complex, opened in 2010, panoramic sea views can be enjoyed from all rooms, as well as from the restaurants, the spa and the winding alleys. The team used the Corona period to completely redesign the main pool area. Result: deluxe design lounge feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, Daios Cove<\/strong> never seems to be overcrowded at any time. Between the winding paths and stairs you always have time and peace for yourself, even on the fine sandy beach – a combination that attracts many Bundesliga professionals. Yann Sommer from Gladbach was already there, and I was told that German national players from Schalke or the FC Bayern have also checked in here. What do the players appreciate about the hotel? I wanted to know, and for three days I was allowed to feel like a sports star with a wrinkle-free account. And that’s how it feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12 p.m: Check-in<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is a good 50 minutes drive from Heraklion airport, with the Greek instrumental music of my shuttle driver it feels like two hours. On arrival, the hotel itself is not recognizable as such. Only a small reception cottage made of stones and glass typical for the country, surrounded by water surfaces, stands out. At first glance, the entrance of Daios Cove looks more like the entrance to the headquarters of a Bond villain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a likewise glazed viewing platform, the elevator takes you one floor below. Where 007 might meet his opponent for a welcome drink, guests complete the check-in – and from the terrace of the Crystal Box Bar they can enjoy the view of the glittering sea and the hotel complex, which nestles floor by floor against the slope of the bay. Who needs a reception desk?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the main building, the differences in height are easily overcome by means of elevators – the restaurants below and the rooms, suites and villas above are reached by two cable cars specially developed for the hotel. Two gondolas connect the beach and the lobby, another gondola takes us up the slope to level 7 – in the Daios Cove Colosseum this would probably be the category lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check-in Deluxe: THE MANSION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those who like it really private, and want to be so wishfully happy that even the enchanting Jeanie can’t help anymore, check in at Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas in the luxury villa “The Mansion” to feel like a real soccer player at vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20 p.m: DINNER @ \u201eTAVERNA\u201c<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Greek wine is available in all restaurants, by the way, I promise. If you want to eat typical Greek food, make a reservation at the “Taverna”, one of the two \u00c1-la-carte restaurants. Climbing plants hang up the wooden columns of the terrace roof, the sea rustles under the stone parapet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the plate comes magnificent monkfish with olive oil and grilled vegetables, Greek salad, baked cheese and squid rings. Just like the ouzo afterwards, which is lightly flavored with olive oil, all dishes will unfortunately never taste the same again as in this atmosphere. But that is what luxury is all about: Moments that remain in memory.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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22 p.m: DRINKS @ CHRYSTAL BOX<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mallorca? Ibiza? Las Vegas? Crete today! For the end of the evening, we’re going up two floors to the Crystal Box. Instead of check-in, the program now includes an Ibiza feeling with a DJ: wood, white cushions, and through the glazed railing the view falls on the countless lights along the bay. On the menu: all important drinks, plus own creations, and what is not on the menu is made easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9.30 a.m: BREAKFAST<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For guests of the villas and suites, an exclusive breakfast is served in the Ocean Bar from 8.30 am to 10.30 am (the regular buffet takes place in the Restaurant Pangea). Sleeping a bit longer is also possible during your vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With a view of the infinity pool and the bright blue of the bay, you can get into the right mood for the day with a rich selection of delicacies. Egg dishes are prepared as desired and with individually selected ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11.30 a.m: TENSION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over winding stairs and paths it goes down to the beach – there you can sunbathe, swim or do water sports, surrounded by steep cliffs. Canoeing, stand-up paddling or catamaran trips are available – but I don’t have to think about it for long: Hello, Jetski. We have a date. Full throttle rides across the bay are an excellent way to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n