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Out of the Blue - Capsis Elite Resort - Crystal Energy Hotel - Luxury Hotel in Agia Pelagia

“The luxury meeting point of the Resort Hotel Complex…”

Following a 25-million euro reconstruction, the Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort gone for its final lift to reach perfection.

The main building of the resort complex, up-to-now known as Capsis Beach Hotel is currently undergone a total renovation and now is called the “Crystal Energy Hotel”.

The existing building changed to a modern and luxurious 5-stars deluxe hotel offering spacious one-bedroom suites. The concept for the creation of this hotel is to create a central hotel for the resort where people can meet, shop and amuse themselves in the different restaurant and bar facilities created.

The interior decor of this hotel has a great emphasis on comfort and modern art architecture.

The hotel offers guests a new luxurious lobby area with shops, new bar/lounge, new gym with sea views, a new swimming pool with an exclusive gourmet restaurant and virtual bowling.

It features art mosaic mannequins from the company Sicis and the external design is minimal and luxurious as the whole property.

This 5-star deluxe resort hotel is located on a private peninsula, 20 minutes from the City and the International Airport of Heraklion and next to the traditional fishing village of Aghia Pelaghia.

The 5-star deluxe resort hotel complex has been awarded with the 2008 Star Diamond Award and is ideally, centrally situated on the island of Crete, providing easy and quick access to all Ancient Sites for excursions.

The property is outstretched over this unique peninsula resembling a Cretan Village and is surrounded by a Botanical Park of 167.000 sq. m. / 1.796.920 sq. ft. with beautiful Aegean views, extensive gardens, green pathways, ponds, cascades, a small river, 3 beaches and a private zoo.

The property features 3 private greenhouses and large cultivations where organically-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers are produced and used in all restaurants and bars.

Thanks to the environmental protection plan, private zoo, beautiful park and production of various goods, the resort hotel complex has been awarded with the Worldwide Hospitality Award 2002 for “Best Innovation in Terms of Environmental Protection”.

Crystal Energy Hotel

The Crystal Energy Hotel is situated in the centre of the resort hotel complex, giving it excellent access to the other resort restaurants, bars, beaches and swimming-pools.

It is surrounded by gardens and located on the tip of the peninsula, overlooking the St. Athanasios Chapel and the Cladissos private hotel beach.

Accessibility:

  • 20 airlines connect Heraklion to major European cities
  • 20 daily flights between Heraklion and the new Athens “Eleftherios Venizelos” Airport
  • Ferry boats to Heraklion Port daily from the Piraeus Port of Athens.

Transportation to/from Heraklion:

  • By public bus: approximately every hour (there is a bus stop in front of the hotel)
  • Taxi and limousine service is available upon request
  • Private coach and mini bus service is available upon request
  • Helicopter and private jet service is available upon request

Automobile/Motorbike Rentals:
There is a car and motorbike rental office in the resort.


Capsis Minoan Amusement Park

“A mythical escapade”

Brand-new & unique product

Concept
Inspired by the famous Ancient Minoan Palace sites of Knossos, Phaistos and Malia, the OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort features a brand new fairyland and historical amusement park of about 4.000 sq. m. for children from 4 to 14 years of age and their parents.

This park constitutes a unique venue ideal for children’s parties and activities.

This Minoan Amusement Park is the only Minoan Mythological Park in Greece and the only theme park within a resort in Greece, introducing children to the world of Minoan and Greek Mythology where the Ancient World is recreated in front of their playful eyes.

It consists of a main Minoan Palace with various facilities and a range of outdoor game areas.

Location
The Capsis Minoan Amusement Park is located on the west section of the peninsula and close to the Eternal Oasis bungalows, bungalow-suites and maisonettes.

Surrounded by expansive gardens and cultural richness this Aegean landmark is inviting everyone to revive the Minoan myths.

Facilities & Services

  • Snack Bar (indoor & outdoors): where children and their parents can enjoy light meals, snacks, beverages, ice-creams and candies.
  • Carousel with Minotaurs based on the Minoan Mythology (indoors)
  • Minoan Palace Pool (outdoors): a river/lagoon type pool in the centre of the park featuring a replica of Ulysses ancient trireme boat for children to play and a trembling bridge simulating earthquake chocks
  • A private Children’s Guesthouse & Nursery (only accessible to children and under the attentive care of professionally-trained staff) with sleeping area, bathrooms and dinning area for a total of 26 children (indoors)
  • Labyrinth (outdoors): a unique game with more than 20 communicating rooms with Minoan decorations where the winner reaches Ariadne’s clew and the loser falls into the Minotaur’s trap. Including the Archaeologist Game: An area within the labyrinth where children will take the role of the Archaeologists, wear casks and carry lambs for a unique archaeological treasure hunting and puzzle game
  • Climbing Areas: climbing walls where children can practice climbing with ropes.
  • Indoor Puppet theatre: a theatre where all types of shows can be organized, such as puppet shows with puppets in human size, 3-D video projections with special glasses, etc. (capacity: about 40-50 children)
  • Outdoor amphitheatre: an ancient-like amphitheatre where a variety of shows and performances take place (capacity: more than 80 children)
  • “Ball” Room: a room with special areas filled with colourful balls where children can play
  • Drawing & darts room
  • Rodeo Minotaur
  • An atrium with trampoline
  • Video & interactive games areas: a neighbourhood of various screens and sitting areas where children will be playing simultaneously many different videogames in groups
  • Tree Houses: a neighbourhood of tree houses where children of various ages can play (outdoors)
  • Playground: a fully-equipped playground with slides, sand basins and other games
  • Animation team with actors, clowns & jugglers
Costumes By Yiannis Metzikof

The Capsis Minoan Amusement Park will feature two costumes designed by Yiannis Metzikof. The male costume represents the “Prince of the Lilies” and the female costume represents the “Minoan Queen of Snakes”

These two tailor-made costumes will be exhibited within safe stands for all guests to observe.

Yannis Metzikof was born in Crete, Greece in 1955. He was educated at the Athens School of Fine Art where he studied painting under Yannis Moralis and stage design under Vassilis Vassiliades. As a stage designer he has been working for the Greek National Theatre and other independent theatre companies.

Crèche Facilities
Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort is offering crèche facilities (6 months to 4 years old).

The day nursery will be run by a team of fully qualified, professionally trained staff with certificate in childcare. 

  • The crèche will accept six month year old babies up to four year old children.
  • Minoan amusement Park operation Hours: 10.00 -22.00 Hrs Daily
  • Crèche Operation Hours: 10.00 – 17.00 hours Daily
  • The crèche is located within the Capsis Minoan Amusement Park in order to ensure the babies’ and toddlers’ safety.

The nursery personnel is a team of highly professional, fully qualified and experienced childcare staff with certification in childcare. The staff various qualifications in early childhood studies.

There is a daily programme of age specific activities and sporting events to ensure that all age groups are fully occupied and enjoying their holiday, leaving their parents to have some well earned Relax and Recreation!

The on site children's club manager will be delighted to discuss a child’s individual requirements or to clarify any details.

Romantic Escapes

The OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort offers the best wedding services for both civil & religious ceremonies of every denomination, by creating uniquely personalized events and making every moment unforgettable for the one event in your life that should be glorious and unique.

From bridal showers and bachelor/ette parties, to the big day, your honeymoon, anniversary and/or your first child’s christening, the team of professionals combine the finest elements to ensure a day you will never forget.

At this resort, you will find everything in one place:

  • 2 private chapels,
  • superb surroundings,
  • flower decorations especially created for you,
  • award-winning cuisine,
  • customized menus,
  • personalized support,
  • flawless service,
  • magnificent guestrooms, suites and private pool-villas,
  • a large variety of indoor and outdoor function areas,
  • the staff's commitment to making each moment uniquely precious...