Blue Bay Resort and Spa 4 - photos, prices and reviews from travelers from Russia

What could be more pleasant than relaxing on an island in the Mediterranean, especially if this island is Crete? It has everything for the perfect pastime: magnificent beaches, wonderful landscapes, gentle sea, surprisingly pleasant climate, thousands of attractions, and in addition to all this the hospitality and goodwill of the Cretans, delicious cuisine, the magnificent European service, which is distinguished by numerous hotels of the island, and in particular Blue Bay Resort and SPA 4 *. More details about Crete, about the small picturesque village of Agia Pelagia and about the hotel "Blue Bay" read further in the article.

Description of the island

Crete - one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean and the largest - in island Greece. Its area is more than 8000 square meters. Km, the length of the coast is about 1000 km. Its geographical position is unique - a place where three parts of the world meet: Africa, Europe and Asia. Its shores are washed by three seas: Libyan, Cretan and Ionian. The capital of Crete is the ancient city of Heraklion. Here is the main international airport on the island. The other is located in the city of Chania. During the beach season, large and medium-sized cities of Russia make regular and charter flights to both these air harbors. Crete today is considered one of the most developed tourist centers not only in Greece, but throughout Europe. And this is facilitated by both geographical and climatic features, as well as the availability of valuable historical and natural attractions, of which the most popular are the ruins of the Palace of Knossos, the medieval castle of Fortezza, built by the Venetians, the Samaria Gorge, the famous cave of the supreme god Zeus, etc. Popular resorts The islands are Agilos Nikolos, Malia, Chersonissos, Panoramo, Chania, Agia Pelagia, which houses the Blue Bay Resort Spa 4 *, and others.

Aghia Pelagia

This small cozy tourist village is located on the northern coast of Crete, 20 kilometers from Heraklion. The sea in these parts forms a wonderful bay with transparent water, and this is the biggest advantage of the resort. In comparison with other areas of the island, the infrastructure is not very developed here, but for a quiet family holiday - this is an ideal place. Despite its ancient history, this area began to develop as a tourist center in the mid-60s of the 20th century, and soon a beautiful resort was formed on the site of a fishing village. The low buildings of numerous hotels built in the traditional Greek style are located in the form of an amphitheater. And below is a turquoise cove with white and golden beaches, to which lead the paths from the hotels. One of the best hotels forming this peculiar cascade of beige buildings, is the Blue Bay Resort Spa.

Infrastructure

There are many different shops, restaurants, cafes, rental shops, etc. There are no noisy entertainment centers, nightclubs and discos. Therefore, if you do not represent a holiday without incendiary parties, you'd better go to a more suitable place. But Blue Bay Resort Spa and other hotels in this village are designed for a quieter and more relaxed stay. True, people with disabilities here will also be uncomfortable, because of the hotels to the sea are winding steep paths. However, representatives of this category of citizens can rest in no less pleasant water pools, while admiring the beautiful seascapes. But for fans of museums here - a real paradise. Guests of the Blue Bay Resort Spa 4 * can visit the museum of the famous Spanish painter of the Renaissance, a native of Crete El Greco, as well as the Iraklina Historical and Archaeological and Cretan National Historical Museum. Well, fans of myths and legends can immediately go to the ruins of the famous Knossos Palace and see firsthand what remains of the mysterious labyrinth of the Minotaur.

How to get to Blue Bay Resort Spa Hotel?

By its type "Blue Bay Resort and Spa" is a hotel complex. It is located 150-200 meters from the beach of Malevizi (Agia Pelagia). Tourists who bought tours to the hotel Blue Bay Resort 4, which includes a transfer, will be met at the airport of Heraklion and on a comfortable minibus will be delivered to their destination. Well, to meet those who travel without the agency's travel agency, from the airport of Heraklion to Agia-Pelagia every 2 hours are scheduled buses (ticket price 2.3 euros). By the way, opposite the entrance to the hotel there is a bus stop, which is an absolute advantage. After all, the newcomers will not have to drag their luggage up the mountain, to the hotel building.

general description

Hotel Blue Bay Resort and Spa 4 * was founded in the mid-nineties of the last century. It consists of one two-story main building and three Annex complexes with mythical names: "Athena", "Artemis", "Icarus" and "Daedalus". Two of them ("Athena" and "Artemis") have separate swimming pools and playgrounds. All rooms have a sea view. Since the opening, regular repairs have been carried out here. In 2012, the central building was completely reconstructed, and the rooms located in four other buildings undergo cosmetic repairs before each new season.

Number of rooms

The Blue Bay Resort and Spa has 202 comfortable rooms with sea views, of which 10 are suites, 40 are double rooms, 48 are combined, 20 are family rooms and 47 are triple rooms.

In the central building there are rooms of the following categories:

• Standard rooms (20 sq. M.);
• Family rooms (35 sq. M.);
• Family suites (55 sq. M.);
• Combined room (35 sq. M.);
• Suite with individual access to the pool (26 sq. M.).

In buildings "Artemis", "Athena", "Daedalus" there are only standard rooms with an area of 35 square meters. M. But in the complex "Icarus" there are family (for 4 people) and standard bungalows (for two persons).

Room facilities Blue Bay Resort Hotel 4 *

All rooms are beautifully renovated and furnished. Each has a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bath accessories; Balcony with light furniture; Refrigerator and air conditioning, satellite TV and telephone.

Service

The following paid and free services are provided to the holiday-makers on site:

• free parking;
• free Internet;
• Laundry, ironing and dry cleaning (requiring payment);
• Rent of motorcycles and cars;
• Currency exchange office, etc.

Sport

From sports facilities there are grounds for volleyball, basketball, tennis (rent balls and rackets for a fee), a gym (free of charge), mini golf, darts (free of charge), billiards (charge), diving school (charge), aerobics (free of charge).

Entertainment

In the evenings, the Blue Bay Resort and Spa organizes entertaining show programs with fun animations for both adults and children. For telemans there is a TV-club, and for small guests - a room for games, a mini club, a pool with slides and playgrounds.

SPA-center

A distinctive feature of the "Blue Bay" is the availability of a SPA center in the complex. It is due to this that it is not confused with hotels of the same name in different parts of the world. However, there is also the Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort on the coast of Egypt, which also has a spa. However, it is in the class above and is one of the most fashionable hotel complexes in Sharm El Sheikh. About the hotel Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort 5 * we'll tell you some other time, and now let's go back to the description of the Blue Bay Resort Crete, which also deserves all praise. The SPA center of the Cretan hotel is well equipped with the latest technology and provides the highest level of service to all comers. In the center there is a Turkish bath (hamam), the usual sauna for Europeans, a SPA bath with Jacuzzi, massage room and a full range of spa treatments (peelings, wraps, masks, etc.).

Food

The food here is just as high-end as the rest of the Blue Bay Resort Spa. Crete, being a Greek resort, is famous for its amazing national cuisine with special notes. In the island cuisine, seafood, fresh vegetables, as well as fruits and legumes predominate. The hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis. Vacationers thrice a day eat at the main restaurant of the hotel, where a buffet is set. In addition, there is a restaurant a la carte (with charge) with a view of the sea, bars "Dionysus", "Breeze", "Athena".

Beaches

Since the beach closest to the Blue Bay Resort is 200 m away, it either needs to descend along a steep but asphalted path or on a bus (free of charge), which leaves there at strictly defined hours. On the beach, sun loungers, umbrellas, towels and all water activities are paid. The entrance to the sea, as well as on many beaches of Crete, is rocky, so special rubber shoes are needed.

Excursions

Many tourists, buying tours to the hotel Blue Bay Resort, immediately agree on tours. However, if the trips to the sights are not included in the cost of your tour, it's not a problem, and maybe even a big plus, since you yourself can organize them, and in no way worse than the operators. To do this, you need to rent a car (for 30 euros per day), buy a map of attractions and go for a free "swimming" for historical and mythical places. However, Crete is famous not only for its ancient architectural and other monuments. A huge impression on tourists is the beauty of the world around them. You can go to unique natural places of interest, to caves and lakes, to mountains and picturesque rocks, to visit the secluded beaches hidden from human sight and to enjoy the unity with nature. If you do not have a driver's license, then you can make an appointment with a travel agency, where there is always a Russian-speaking guide. And believe me, the excursion program organized in this way will cost much less.

Conclusion

If you ever decide to go with your family to the island of Crete, choose the hotel Blue Bay Resort and Spa - you will not regret anything. Just do not forget to take with you the rights of the international model and rubber shoes for safe entry into the sea.