Phāea Cretan Malia is a modern lifestyle resort on the north coast of Crete and part of the Phāea Collection, a visionary brand of Greek hospitality that combines expressive design, responsible practices, and authentic experiences. Led by Agapi and Costantza Sbokou, Phāea represents a new generation of travel – characterized by purpose, cultural depth, and a conscious aspiration.
As a member of Design Hotels, Phāea Cretan Malia blends contemporary aesthetics with a new understanding of family travel. Nestled within Mediterranean gardens and close to cultural sites such as the Minoan Palace of Malia, the resort offers space for shared experiences as well as individual retreats. Thoughtful architecture, flexible space concepts, and a holistic approach to culinary experiences, wellbeing, and culturally inspired activities create an environment that appeals to both adults and children.
Driven by Phāea's commitment to a sustainable future – through initiatives like the Phāea Farmers Program or „Plan Bee,“ among others – the hotel embodies a form of hospitality that harmonizes responsibility, authenticity, and design. Phāea Cretan Malia thus positions itself as part of a new generation of resorts in the Mediterranean: characterized by cultural substance and a contemporary lifestyle.
