Set against a backdrop of rolling greenery at the edge of Thessaloniki on the Halkidiki Peninsula, Porto Carras Grand Resort includes four types of lodging: the lavish Meliton and the lively Sithonia Hotels, the charming Village Inn, and the serenely opulent Villa Galina.
The resort also provides meeting facilities, an 18-hole golf course, and the largest thalassotherapy spa in southeast Europe.
Overlooking the Aegean, the Thalassotherapy and Spa Center at Porto Carras incorporates hot salt water and algae into therapeutic treatments based on ancient Greek techniques, including a Sea Water Hydro Massage Bath.
The resort’s sloping vineyards also lend inspiration to the spa’s menu. A vinotherapy treatment uses crushed grape leaves to help firm the skin and slow its aging process. Guests may also sign up for customized multiple-day programs designed to address their specific tastes and needs. In the temperate Mediterranean climate, golfers tee off year-round on the Puerto Carras Golf Club’s 18-hole, 190-acre golf course. The first nine holes feature two long par-5s, two par-3s, and five trap-laden par-4s. The second nine snake between numerous ponds, requiring players to place daring shots for a truly exciting game. Those seeking to improve can enroll at the Porto Carras Golf Academy for private or group lessons.
Conference planners enjoy a wealth of options at Porto Carras, where 44,293 square feet of indoor facilities can accommodate groups of ten to 2,300. The Gina Bahauer Theater seats 464 and provides simultaneous translation in four languages. Outdoors, the Apollo Theater holds up to 800. The newly refurbished Olympic Hall hosted the 2003 European Union Summit and can seat up to 2,300.
After a day of spa treatments, golf, or meetings, guests try their luck at the resort’s casino or toast their good fortune at the property’s winery overlooking the sea.