Float Over the Mediterranean at the Numo Lerapetra Beach Resort

As you step onto the palm-fringed beach at the Numo Ierapetra Resort, the cares of daily life seem to fade away on the warm Cretan breeze. Olive trees sway gently to soft music, beckoning you to dip your toes in the glittering azure sea and lounge on striped daybeds with a cocktail in hand in this adult-only escapade.

The Numo Lerapetra Beach Resort sits on a pristine beach along Crete's southeast coast, offering stunning sea views, mountain scenery, and seclusion amid natural beauty. While the resort provides an escape from crowds, it is still accessible via a 90-minute drive from Greece’s Heraklion Airport or a 2-hour ferry from Santorini. 

The interiors at Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort exude barefoot luxury through an understated design that features earth tones, wooden accents and simple high quality furnishings.

The 72 rooms at this beachside haven seduce with chic design that pays tribute to the surreal surroundings - from the tamarisk trees that hypnotize with their muted greens to the powdery sands that call you back to childhood memories imbued with sunset hues. The resort’s signature Evergreen Suite offers an even rarer escape, with a private pool and rustic garden that cocoons you in serene seclusion.

Complete with multiple sumptuous dining options, the beachfront Tamarisk awakens the senses with Mediterranean cuisine expressing Crete's rich traditions with seafood caught that very morning, and meats made savoury-sweet on the wood fire. At the Menoa restaurant, aromas of roast meats and oregano conjure visions of an old mountain tavern.

The resort offers two distinct bar experiences to suit all moods; the Mare Mare beach bar provides an upbeat atmosphere with DJ beats, snacks and cocktails, offering refreshment to the soul, while The Modern Bar in the lobby offers a tranquil oasis for relaxation with light music, a library, and classic spirits.

You can book your stay at this adults-only retreat by visiting their official website.