Mit dem kretischen Erbe und der Tradition als Inspirationsquelle definieren wir die Bedeutung echter warmherziger griechischer Gastfreundschaft durch sinnvolle Konzepte neu, die einem wahrhaftigen und zeitlosen Griechenland den Vorrang geben.
Was das Blue Palace im Laufe der Jahre von anderen unterscheidet, ist unsere herzliche Gastfreundschaft und unser Engagement für ein authentisches griechisches Sommererlebnis. Dies Gastfreundschaft möchten wir Ihnen gerne anbieten, indem wir Ihnen die Dinge vorstellen, die Einheimischen gerne essen, Ihnen unsere Geschichten und Geheimnisse erzählen und Momente schaffen, an denen wir Sie teilhaben lassen möchten. Ein unverfälschtes Engagement für persönlichen Service, ein echtes Gefühl der Gemeinschaft – ein Gefühl, Sie in unser Zuhause einzuladen.
Die Menschen wollen Teil
der Dinge sein, geben statt
nehmen und mit einem
veränderten Gefühl nach
Hause zurückkehren.“
where luxury meets in harmony with nature,
and wild beauty meets unrivalled island style.
Our story starts with our father, Yannis Sbokos, who in the late '80s bought the land where Blue Palace lies today. We grew up in hotels, as our father was amongst the pioneers of tourism in Crete; an educated visionary who helped shape quality tourism.
We carry our country and our island with us everywhere we go. On an island with enough fascinating history, architecture, culture, scenery, and outdoor activities to fill several lifetimes, you will find yourself slow to leave the property. This is no coincidence. Hospitality is part of our legacy and we feel a sense of responsibility to uphold the traditions that our land and our people taught us. We open our home to our guests and welcome them in our most authentic way.
- giving a sense of understated elegance and warm hospitality.
Blue Palace’s interior architecture is inspired by Crete’s past and the influence of successive invaders, including the Arabs, the Ottomans and the Venetians. Rugs, divans, tiles and antiques are offset by natural stone and wood. The beguiling blend of cultures culminates in a faithful reproduction of the Venetian Arsenali, or shipyard, at Heraklion, an 11-metre high vaulted hall that makes a stunning frame for views of Spinalonga. Great attention has also been given to the facilities of the resort as well as to the environmental surrounding. The tiny fish taverna Blue Door that is situated right at the water’s edge used to be a fisherman’s shelter and has been faithfully restored. Its blue doors are a Greek tradition, painted blue to bring good luck to a home so seamen can safely back to their loved ones. Trees and flowers local to the area or at least on the island were chosen exclusively. Olive trees and palm trees, alongside bougainvilleas, jasmine and levanter are spread around the site.
It is no coincidence that once you enter Blue Palace you feel a sense of total calm and serenity. Every single detail from the design of the hotel to its decoration and its gardens has been well thought to ensure that our guests enjoy bespoke holidays in harmony in an extraordinary environment.

Traditionell und doch modern zugleich. Wenn kretische Gastfreundschaft auf feinste griechische Handwerkskunst trifft, dann erreicht das Speiseerlebnis neue Höhen in modernem Luxus.





