Minos Beach Art Hotel, Crete, Greece, Mediterranean

Set on its own private peninsula just outside Agios Nikolaos, Minos Beach Art Hotel feels like a quieter, more soulful side of Crete. One of the island’s original luxury hotels, this waterfront hideaway blends contemporary art, understated design and authentic Cretan hospitality, with whitewashed bungalows and private pool villas tucked between pine trees, sculpture gardens and the sea.

There’s something wonderfully effortless about Minos Beach Art Hotel. Mornings begin with a swim from the bathing decks, afternoons drift between long lunches and shaded sunbeds, while evenings are spent beside the water with a glass of local wine in hand. We love the creative feel that runs throughout the property too, from the sculpture garden and contemporary artworks to the slower, more thoughtful connection to Crete itself through village visits, wine tastings and local experiences.