Acrotel Athena Residence Resort in Akti Elia, Halkidiki

Situated in the idyllic Akti Elias of Sithonia, Athena Residence Resort is a complex of 22 thoroughly-renovated luxury maisonettes, built around a stunning 600-meter-long outdoor swimming pool. Boasting an impressive range of upscale facilities and services, it is ideal for both couples and families looking for some peace and tranquility.

Accommodation
All of the luxurious, two-storey maisonettes have a spacious bedroom on the ground floor and a smaller one upstairs that can accommodate 2-5 persons. For greater comfort, they also comprise a cozy living room with a fireplace and a large bathroom with a shower. All maisonettes boast a charming stone terrace with a loggia and a seating area, as well as a small garden by the pool; two of them offer access to a private pool too. They are complete with all the necessary conveniences, including bathrobes, slippers, beach towels, a hairdryer, a safe, a telephone, air conditioning and free WiFi. Other amenities encompass two Smart TVs, room service, a mini bar, and coffee/tea facilities. The rooms are tastefully decorated in earthy colors and lined with stone and wood.

Facilities
Physical and emotional well-being are of paramount importance even during a holiday. With that in mind, Athena Residence offers its guests full access to the Athena Spa Center with its impressive range of services and facilities. These consist of a fully-equipped gym, an indoor heated pool, a sauna, and a hammam, while face and body treatments, massage services and a bath with essential oils are also available. Yet, your vacation would be incomplete without an unparalleled gastronomic experience, so the main restaurant offers a daily buffet with exquisite Greek flavors and a wide assortment of selected meats, salads and wines. Going one step further, Acrotel allows you to explore the history of Greek gastronomy in its four a la carte restaurants, which are located on the grounds of the Athena Pallas. Dionisos, serves ancient Greek specialties and provocatively sweet delicacies in an elegant environment with mosaics and chaise-longues, Hierion recreates Byzantine recipes in a medieval setting that looks like the portico of a Byzantine monastery! These restaurants are completed by Lemoni, a refined version of Greek taverns, and by a series of bars, pool bars, and a roof garden. There are also several amenities for children so that you can enjoy a carefree vacation; these include an outdoor playground, babysitting (upon request), children’s pools, sports installations, board games and much more. Additionally, there is a large conference center, capable of hosting up to 500 people.

Experiences
Here, you can sit back and enjoy the ultimate rejuvenating experience at the resort’s vast wellness and spa center. Have a massage session with an expert, or feel the therapeutic effects of the hammam, as humidity reduces muscle tension and induces a feeling of calmness. Alternatively, you can have the time of your life at the gorgeous pool, which is designed to look as if there is a little island in the middle. Don’t miss this unique chance to dine like an ancient Greek or a Byzantine emperor, or to embark on a culinary journey by having a cooking lesson at one of the a-la-carte restaurants. Moreover, you can have a romantic, candlelit dinner arranged for you on the beach. You can also rent a car or motorcycle and set off on your exploration of the enchanting Halkidiki; the resort organizes private excursions and guided tours, as well as excursions by boat. Last but not least, it is possible to arrange your transfer to and from the airport.