HISTORY & TRADITION

Carefully restored ruins from 6th and 7th centuries AD, discovered during the construction of the resort’s east pools, are on display in a small designated space. Guests can enjoy them while swimming in one of the east pools or visit the exhibition where special signages offer historic information on every finding. Among the current collection, you will find a courtyard area with its remains from the Hellenistic Period and a well and a pit with Cretan amphorae dating back to 1st-3rd centuries AD.

As, the founders and owners of Creta Maris Resort, from Metaxa Family, have been deeply connected with the history of the place, guests will also find priceless artifacts from the family’s private collection at local museums.

With a distinguished heritage spanning five decades, culture and tradition are woven into the fabric of Creta Maris. Knowing our business and island better than anyone, we craft meaningful experiences that engage all the senses, unlocking aspects of Crete that are rarely available to visitors. Guests are immersed in the local lifestyle — from traditional Greek cuisine to enriching activities that engage with Cretan art, crafts, and nature.

Through our “We Do Local” program, our guests have the chance to participate in traditional rituals, from harvesting olives for our own organic oil to learning to bake Cretan delicacies in our wood-fired oven or discovering the joy of Greek dancing