Once you’ve seen it, you’ll never forget it: the bay of Daios nestles on a hillside on the beautiful north coast of Crete. A dramatically picturesque backdrop meets the innovative “Kepos” wellbeing hub.
Photos: Daios Cove
Calm turquoise sea, spectacular green slopes, lush terraced gardens, a crescent-shaped, yellow private beach and azure blue skies: the story of Daios Cove begins more than 35 years ago, when a stranded sailor seeking refuge from the storm discovered this little paradise of peace by chance. In 2006, Asterios Daios, founder and CEO of the family-run company Daios, acquired the property and opened the luxury resort Daios Cove in 2010. The experienced hotelier creates a Mediterranean oasis in a minimalist, contemporary style that reflects creativity and enthusiasm for modernity, art and design. The sophisticated architecture honors the natural surroundings, and the materials used blend organically and seamlessly into the rural environment. The lushly overgrown complex extends in terraces over an area of 35 hectares in an almost overwhelming location: in the exclusive seclusion of the private bay with its fine sandy beach, in the midst of untouched Mediterranean nature. The spacious villas with private pools are decorated with natural stone and offer modern elegance, plenty of privacy and casual luxury.
Kepos – the new wellness hub
The absolute jewel, in addition to first-class restaurants and an extensive range of sports facilities, is the impressive Kepos Spa & Wellness area, which was completed last year. Inspired by the Epicurean healing methods of the ancient Greeks, Kepos transfers the ethos of holistic medicine from antiquity to the present day and impresses with its unique combination of state-of-the-art technologies and proven practices. Based on the six guidelines of holistic healing – Care, Move, Nourish, Rest, Treat, Bathe – an individual treatment plan is created for each guest under the supervision of the in-house medical team in order to achieve the best possible effect of recovery or therapeutic cure. The wellness hub covers over 2,600 square meters and combines medical and cosmetic treatments at the highest scientific and aesthetic level. Guests have access to a heated indoor pool with separate Jacuzzi area, therapeutic sauna cabins, spacious hammam separees, several suites for individual or couple treatments and a beauty loft. Worldwide therapeutic innovations in the field of preventive treatments and diagnostics such as cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, vitamin infusions, hair scanning, DNA analysis and cell wellbeing profiling are just some of the many services offered by Kepos.
Daios Cove
The 250 rooms and suites and 40 exclusive villas define the impeccably luxurious lifestyle of Daios Cove and blend organically into the Mediterranean surroundings. All accommodation is designed with natural materials. The rooms are at least 42 square meters in size, and each one has a sea view. The impressive heated infinity pool forms the heart of the complex. Located in a secluded cove in Vathi, Daios Cove is the perfect choice for travelers seeking 5-star luxury accommodation and pure relaxation. The resort offers uninterrupted views of the deep blue Aegean Sea and easy access to the secluded private beach. Amenities include the GOCO SPA and fitness center, a seawater infinity pool, a water sports center, a tennis court and electric club car mobility throughout the resort. In addition, there are plenty of opportunities for relaxation and excursions to the interesting hot spots, historical sites and archaeological treasures of Crete. Last but not least, six restaurants and bars round off this luxurious culinary journey of relaxation. daioscovecrete.com
