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The New Language
of Greek
Luxury Hospitality.

A new generation of Greek luxury properties is redefining what hospitality means in this country — moving beyond the generic international luxury template toward something more rooted, more considered, and more authentically Greek. Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa is among the finest expressions of this movement.

The New Greek Luxury

Rooted, Considered, Authentic

The best new luxury properties in Greece share a set of qualities that distinguish them from the generic international luxury template: they are deeply rooted in their specific landscape and culture; they are designed with intelligence and restraint; and they offer an experience that could only exist in Greece.

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa on Crete is among the finest expressions of this approach. Its architecture draws on the textures of the island — natural stone, soft light, terraces that open to sea and sky. Its hospitality is warm without being intrusive. Its food is rooted in Cretan terroir.

The Setting

Mirabello Bay, Eastern Crete

The resort sits above Mirabello Bay — one of the largest natural bays in the Mediterranean — with uninterrupted views toward the Venetian fortress island of Spinalonga. The setting is one of the most beautiful in Crete, and the resort has been designed to make the most of it.

Private pools suspended over the coastline. Terraces that frame the view. A spa that draws on Cretan herbs and the island's ancient wellbeing traditions. Cayo is a resort that knows where it is.

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