Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort

Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort is a large coastal resort at Kamisiana, Kolymbari, in the Chania region of western Crete, Greece. Kolymbari is a fishing village at the base of the Rodopou peninsula, about 23 kilometres west of Chania town, and the resort lies on the coast near the Gonia monastery and the road that leads onto the peninsula. The Venetian harbour and Old Town of Chania are around 30 minutes by road, and Chania International Airport is about 40 minutes away, so most guests arrive by taxi, transfer or hire car. The Orthodox Academy of Crete, a well-known conference and retreat centre, is also in Kolymbari. The resort is placed in the luxury category with a sports and leisure focus, and indicative high-season rates run from EUR 170 to 400 per night. Accommodation is offered as double rooms, family rooms and suites, and the listed amenities include swimming pools, beach access, a spa, restaurants, a bar, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The emphasis on sport suggests facilities for activities beyond swimming, and visitors should confirm the current list of courts, fitness equipment and organised programmes with the resort. With multiple restaurants and a bar on site, most guests dine at the resort, while the village of Kolymbari has harbourside tavernas serving fresh fish, grilled meat and local wine at moderate prices. The resort style of service suits families and groups who want a self-contained holiday with a spa and several pools, and staff can usually arrange excursions to Balos lagoon, Gramvousa, Elafonisi and the Old Town. The Rodopou peninsula, with its hiking trails and small churches, offers quieter days out. Because the resort is some distance from Chania, visitors planning to explore the city in the evenings should factor in taxi or car costs. Meal plans, sports facilities and the opening season should be confirmed before booking.