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The Divine Thalassa is a selection of beautiful seafront luxury suites and maisonettes that form part of the Out Of The Blue Capsis Elite Resort in Crete. The VIP private neighbourhood is drenched by endless Aegean views and this luxurious retreat is composed of luxury suites, love story pool houses and villas, some with their own private pools. A privately gated part of the resort, Divine Thalassa takes luxury to the next level and offers a level of comfort and design that is sure to please.
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- Beautiful views
- Private pool
- Luxury Suites
- Fine cuisine
- Large resort
- Luxury surroundings
- Lovely grounds
- Multiple restaurants
- Plenty of activities
- Scuba Diving and water sports
The state of LGBTQ+ rights in Greece has reached a major milestone with the legalization of same-sex marriage in February 2024, marking a transformative step toward equality. This historic move makes Greece the first predominantly Orthodox Christian nation to embrace marriage equality, granting same-sex couples the legal right to marry and adopt children. It follows decades of progress, including the decriminalization of same-sex sexual activity in 1951 and the introduction of civil partnerships in 2015.
In addition to marriage equality, Greece has enacted significant protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. Anti-discrimination laws prohibit bias based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment and other areas. Transgender individuals have been able to legally change their gender without requiring surgery since 2017, further reflecting the country’s commitment to inclusivity.
While urban centers like Athens and Thessaloniki are hubs of LGBTQ+ culture and activism, challenges remain in more rural and conservative areas, where traditional attitudes persist. However, advocacy groups and activists continue to push for broader societal acceptance, ensuring the full implementation of these new rights.
Athens boasts a vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, with a thriving nightlife and the annual Athens Pride Parade, which draws participants from across the globe. Thessaloniki also celebrates its own Pride events, contributing to Greece’s growing culture of inclusion. For LGBTQ+ travelers, Mykonos remains a favorite, renowned for its gay-friendly beaches and dynamic nightlife. Other destinations, such as Crete and Rhodes, are increasingly recognized for their welcoming environments.
With the legalization of same-sex marriage and a steadily evolving societal landscape, Greece is becoming a beacon of progress and a more inclusive destination for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Accommodation
Seafront Junior Suite
These beautiful Junior suites boast large picture windows facing the Aegean Sea for a truly romantic feel. Enjoy unparalleled sea views, elegant and comfortable Italian furniture and top-notch amenities during your stay in Crete in these quiet, secluded suites.
Seafront One Bedroom Suite
These elegant seafront Suites offer all the comfort and amenities you need for a relaxing break near Agia Pelagia. With a double room and spacious lounge you’ll find them equipped with intuitive technology and modern facilities.
Seafront One Bedroom With Maisonette
Treat yourself to the ultimate in comfort and luxury with this exclusive one-bedroom maisonette during your stay in Crete. It boasts a contemporary decor featuring stylish Italian furniture, high-tech equipment and luxurious amenities, such as a Jacuzzi bath in the master bedroom or an elegant sea-facing terrace with private pool and dining area.
Seafront Two Bedroom Maisonette With Private Pool
Affording direct access to the seafront, this superb 2-Bedroom Maisonette offers guests an ideal hideaway in Crete. Perfect for families travelling with children and a nanny or friends on holiday together, this very spacious maisonette boasts a private garden with private pool and BBQ ideal for relaxed al fresco dining.
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Food And Drink
Red Pepper Mediterranean Restaurant
This inviting and convivial buffet restaurant boasts a modern and comfortable decor and overlooks Cladissos private beach and the bay. It is the main restaurant of the resort and offers both indoor and outdoor sitting arrangements and serves a wide range of starters, salads, mains and desserts carefully selected to suit all tastes and appetites.
Seasalt And Rosemary Restaurant
The casual atmosphere of this traditional Greek restaurant, which overlooks the fishing village of Agia Pelagia, is ideal for lunch and dinner. Located on the seafront, it sits amongst pine trees, olive trees and rosemary bushes that create a picturesque atmosphere perfect to experience Cretan and Greek cuisine.
H20 Aqua Fusion Restaurant
Set alongside the Crystal pool, this à la carte restaurant offers a romantic atmosphere enhanced each night by a water-music-light show. Open for lunch and dinner, the H2O aqua fusion specialities combine the best of Asian & International cuisine offering an exotic and mouth-watering culinary experience.
Precieux Gourmet Restaurant
Located next to the main reception & lobby of the Exclusive Collection Hotel, this exceptional restaurant, with its magnificent view of the Aegean offers exquisite Greek creations and international gastronomic tastes and an impeccable service.
Opening for Breakfast for guests staying at the Exclusive Collection and giving the option of an exterior veranda surrounded by bougainvillaeas or an elegant interior makes it an ideal choice for an ultimate breakfast.
Food And Drink
Safran Pool Restaurant
The Safran is an Italian restaurant offering a unique cliff setting affording spectacular Aegean Sea views. This splendid restaurant was awarded a Gourmet prize, by the Greek newspaper “Eleftherotipia”, for its creative cuisine. Open to all guests for lunch and dinner it serves delicious seafood and Italian specialities.
About The Resort
The OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort is a 5-star deluxe hotel complex located on a private peninsula surrounded by a vast and luscious Botanical Garden that impresses with its beautiful Aegean views.
There are a number of different hotel and accommodation styles within the resort, Divine Thalassa being just one of them. Located just 20 minutes from the city and airport in Heraklion, the peninsula is next to the traditional fishing village of Aghia Pelaghia.
From basic bungalows to exquisite suites and villas with their own private pools, The OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort is a great destination.
Hotel Features
- Sandy and pebble beaches
- 6 restaurants & 4 restaurants for private events
- Flambé show cooking at the Precieux Restaurant
- 5 bars including a brand new bar, the Blue Diva Bar, with fresh salads, fresh juices and smoothie
- Dine around program: This program gives an opportunity to choose from a selection of dishes (set menu) in any of the A La Carte Restaurants: H2O – Fusion Asian, Mediterranean Cuisine, Seasalt & Rosemary restaurant, Safran Italian Restaurant (supplement)
- Frozen yoghurt corner with ice coffees, fresh juices, smoothies and frozen yoghurts
- 5 swimming-pools
- Open – air cinema with a selection of various movies
- A water sport centre
- A PADI Scuba-Diving Centre
- Virtual bowling
- Shopping arcade
- Mini market with traditional Greek products.
- Euphoria Rejuvenating Spa offering guests a range of signature treatments
- Fit4Life Fitness Lounge
- Capsis Minoan Amusement Park
- A private hotel chapel
Spa
Euphoria, the resort’s stunning spa is named after the Greek word which means psychologically uplifting.
The Spa offers holistic treatments and therapies that go beyond beauty and focus on health, stress-reduction, recuperation and well being by using pure and natural environmentally-friendly products.
The relaxation, massage, slimming and anti-ageing treatments offer instant pleasure and long-lasting beauty results.
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Jaike Rowe
Luxury Travel Expert"Greece is one of our clients' most popular destinations. The combination of history in Athens and beach life in the islands is a brilliant combination."
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Maria Gardner
Luxury Travel Expert"Island hopping in Greece is one of my favorite travel experiences. The cobbled streets of Mykonos and the bright blue domes of Santorini are picture perfect."
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