“For 50 years, Creta Maris has been more than a resort — it's been a living story shaped by shared moments” 

For half a decade, Creta Maris has not simply welcomed guests—it has embraced them. What began as the vision of a couple, Nikos and Theano Metaxas, has grown into something far greater: a living, breathing community of families, employees, repeat guests, and local partners who share not only the space, but the spirit of the resort. 

This documentary, created to honour the 50th anniversary of Creta Maris, is more than a tribute to the past. It’s an emotional journey through the stories that shaped Creta Maris—stories of belonging, memory, care, and connection. Through the voices of those who have walked its paths for decades, a deeper truth is revealed: Creta Maris is not a place you simply visit. It’s a place you return to, again and again. 

A Family Dream That Took Root 

Nikos Metaxas, a builder and a visionary, looked at Hersonissos and didn’t just see land—he saw possibility. Together with his wife Theano, they dreamed of creating something different. Not just a hotel, but a village. A place that would feel authentic, generous, and alive. 

Theano speaks of early mornings and stone ledges. Of planting pomegranate trees because Nikos loved them. Of writing, crying and remembering. The buildings, the gardens, even the corners of the old bungalows—every element holds their touch. And as her children and grandchildren now walk these same paths, the Metaxa legacy continues not as history, but as presence. 

The Guests Who Became Family 

From the first families who arrived in the ’80s to those who now return with their own children, Creta Maris has become a constant in the lives of its guests. A father smiles as he watches his daughter run where he once played. A couple shares that the first thing they do upon arrival is greet the staff—“our friends,” they say. Not because it’s tradition, but because it’s joy. 

These are memories in the making: a first swim, a surprise birthday, a familiar face by the breakfast counter. Guests return not out of habit, but out of love. Creta Maris isn’t a place they go. It’s the place they feel they belong. 

The People Behind the Welcome 

Names like Nikos, Maria, and Fotis echo throughout the documentary—not as characters, but as constants. Some have worked here for 20, even 30 years. They remember the first guests, the changing seasons, the children who became parents. 

One speaks of preparing a birthday celebration for a returning family. Another one of learning the favourite wine of a couple who visits every year. These gestures aren’t part of a job description. They come from something deeper—a sense of care rooted in pride, in belonging, and in the relationships built over decades. 

The Community That Grows With Us 

Creta Maris is woven into the land around it. From the farmers who supply its kitchens to the craftsmen who restore its stonework, the resort is part of a broader ecosystem. Local festivals, culinary collaborations, shared celebrations—these aren’t side projects. They are proof of a resort that never turned its back on its community. 

Sustainability here is not a checkbox. It’s a way of living. Whether it's regenerative agriculture in the Lasithi Plateau or zero-waste practices in the kitchen, Creta Maris honours what the land offers and protects it for the generations to come. 

This special documentary reminds us that Creta Maris was never just about hospitality. It’s always been about people. About stories carried across generations. About laughter echoing through the same gardens, hands planting the same trees, hearts returning to the same home. 

Fifty years on, this isn’t the end of a chapter. It’s a celebration of everything still growing. 

Creta Maris Resort – A Legacy of Moments, Made Together.