Official
Rating - A+ - BB & HB
On the western
side of Halkidikis Sithonia Peninsula, where the
verdant slopes of Mt. Meliton stretch down to mingle
with the crystal clear waters of Toroneo Bay, lies
the Porto Carras complex. This fantastic resort stretches
along 10 kms of unspoilt coastline. There are 34
secluded sandy coves, each lapped by crystal clear
waters and each offering a peaceful sanctuary for
quiet enjoyments.
Accommodation
There are 446
bedrooms and suites, tastefully decorated with private
marble bathrooms, balcony/terrace, direct-dial telephone,
satellite TV, refrigerator, air-conditioning, heating
and 24 hour room service. Guests may relax in the
comfortable lounges or on the terraces.
Food & Beverage
The hotel offers
indoor and outdoor dining to suit every mood and
taste in its restaurants and bars. The fantastic
location of the food & beverage outlets combines
ambience with culinary heritage. The hotel guests
can visit the Des Ports (main restaurant), the Brasserie
(a la carte), the Pefko Self Service, the Cafeteria,
the Kafenion, the Sangria Fish Restaurant, the Disco
Club, the Meliton Cocktail Bar and the Beach Bar.
The Meliton hotel also organises barbecues, fish
evenings, Greek evenings, etc.
Sports & Leisure
A full animation
program offers various morning and evening events
by professionals. The 18-hole, Par 72 championship
Golf Course has been planned and is being rebuilt
to present a challenge to the good golfer and yet
not discourage the less experienced. Clubs, trolley
rentals and driving range available. As a sporting
arena, few will deny the comprehensive nature of
PORTO CARRAS. In addition to the two outdoor swimming
pools, there are currently nine tennis courts available,
three of them floodlit. A Tennis instructor is always
on hand. Horse riding: riding trails have been laid
all over the estate, enabling visitors to explore
the countryside on horseback. A stable of well-trained
horses offers a choice ranging from spirited mounts
for experienced riders to gentle animals suitable
for beginners and children. A riding instructor is
available to supervise and instruct. Scuba diving
school: several courses are offered, such as open
water, advanced diver, medical first aid/rescue course,
dive-master. Water sports and mountain bike station.
Water Sports facilities featured at the resort include:
water skiing, wind surfing, rings, banana, para-sailing,
wind surfing laser sailing, pedalo boats and other
popular sea activities. Fitness club: a fully equipped
fitness club is located in hotel Meliton. Other Sports
facilities include: Two volleyball courts, one football
court, one basketball court, beach volley courts
and table tennis.
Other Facilities
Animation program
with professional animators is offered with daytime
and evening activities. In the mini club there is
attentive and reliable care during mornings and afternoons
by qualified multi-lingual personnel for children
3-12 years old. A wide variety of shops lies on the
Marina level offering the guest the opportunity to
shop in a relaxing environment. The shops include
Jewelry, mini market, boutique, hairdresser, general
store, clothes and photo shop. In the hotel area
guests can also find a TV room, a play card room,
spacious lobby, mini market, cava, open air cinema
and billiard room.
Marina
This unique
private Marina of Northern Greece is the only one
that is being awarded the European blue flag every
year, for its clean waters. It is one of the most
well sheltered harbors in Greece, with a 5 m (16
ft) draught and accessible to boats and yachts up
to 45 m (148 ft) long. It has 166 berths, electricity,
water, telephone, shower toilets and other facilities.
A Port authority and the Port captains office is
available for any service or information required
as well as security (24 hours) and fuel supply services.
There is also a specialized workshop where yachts
can be repaired all year round. Direct service by
fuel tanker is offered upon request. Each berth has
its own coupling point, enabling water to be drawn
from the cooled reservoir. There is a plug-in facility
at each berth - 220V AC, 50Hz. All in all, this Marina
represents the ultimate in servicing technology,
with the added advantage of direct small boat entry
to the Meliton Hotel through a unique sail-in entrance.
Conferences
The conference
and banqueting facilities are renowned throughout
the business community. The numerous conference rooms
accommodate up to 450 guests and can be fully equipped
for all technical requirements. Two magnificent theatres
and a wide range of additional venues can satisfy
the most demanding organizer. The resort prides itself
on its superb catering and quality of service for
private functions. The Gina Bachauer Hall possesses
a modern staging and lighting equipment, with facilities
for simultaneous translation into any combination
of up to four languages. The Apollon Theater has
a seating capacity of more than seven hundred, and
is built outdoors in the traditional Greek amphitheatre
style. It can be used for live performances or for
cinema presentations.
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