Our Wellbeing specialist paid a visit to the beautiful Porto Elounda Resort in Greece and reports on her findings.
What were your first impressions of the resort?
The wonderful space, light and airy interiors and the magnificant views across the sea. It's not the most beautiful building (but not ugly either) on the outside but very quickly I found myself marvelling at all the space both inside and out which, of course, you just don't get at a boutique hotel. I also loved the private beach with sunbeds in various locations – I kept trying out different places until I settled on my favourite one. I loved that there was so much room so you weren't right next to lots of people and I could read my book in peace.
What do you think makes Porto Elounda Golf & Spa special?
I think I’d have to say the Six Senses Spa which is absolutely beautiful. Set in a separate building right next door to the main hotel, it’s bathed in light and feels very special indeed - I defy you not to be impressed. There are floor-to-ceiling glass windows with view across the sea and very comfortable loungers to relax with a cup of ginger tea after your treatments. It’s spotlessly clean and the staff are so warm and welcoming - just as you would expect from highly-trained Six Senses staff.
What was your favourite treatment?
I think it would have to be the deep tissue massage which was done just as a like it (firmly) and managed to release the tension in my muscles and joints. I felt like a new woman afterwards.
How was the food?
The food was very good and I liked that there were different restaurants on site to try – perfect when you just want to stay close after a day of relaxing treatments and energising activities. I’d say my favourite was the ‘Aglio e Olio’ serving Italian food within an old olive grove just by the beach as the setting is really lovely (there's nothing nicer than hearing waves lap as you dine!) and the food was packed with flavour and healthy to boot.
What was your favourite activity?
I really enjoyed my private aqua-aerobics lesson in the pool – who knew that it could be such hard work but fun at the same time? It feels like a total workout and it's a good feeling to be fully supported by the water as you exercise. You also have to concentrate to stop swallowing too much water.
What else did you discover?
You can walk to a nearby local town with shops and tavernas within about 30 minutes. I wandered there for lunch one day (delicious fish) and enjoyed soaking up some local Greek life and watching everyone going about their business.
Who would you recommend Porto Elounda Golf & Spa to?
I would recommend it for the independent traveller looking for a great spa or fitness experience but who’s happy to do their own thing. It’s also excellent for families as there is so much to do on the premises.
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