The Syntopia Blog

Gavdos: Embrace Harmony with Yourself and Nature on the Island of Calypso

05/08/2023

Nestled off the coast of Greece, this enchanting island, also known as the island of Calypso, offers a serene retreat like no other. Gavdos invites you to leave behind the chaos of everyday life and embrace a harmonious existence where time seems to stand still. Gavdos is a small, secluded island south of Crete, shrouded...Read More

Explore

calypso, gavdos island, Greek mythology, Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus, the syntopia hotel rethymno

Luxury Honeymoon at The Syntopia Hotel

30/07/2023

The Syntopia offers you the opportunity to celebrate your new life with a luxury honeymoon on the northern coast of Crete Island. Combining beautiful Cretan-inspired architectural design with impeccable service, the adults-only hotel is a laid-back paradise promoting well-being in Newlyweds will appreciate the hotel’s beauty and privacy, exceptional customer service, bohemian-chic decor, stellar facilities,...Read More

Τhe Syntopia Life

honeymoon, honeymoon package, Luxury Honeymoon, Luxury Honeymoon at Rethymno crete, The Syntopia Honeymoon Package, the syntopia hotel rethymno

Cretan Carob: 5 Beneficial Nutrition Facts

03/07/2023

The ancient Greeks were the first to grow carob trees, and today the carob (Ceratonia siliqua) is one of Crete’s most precious treasures: the island even has Europe’s largest carob grove in the village Tris Ekklisies; however, you’ll find trees growing everywhere, even in the wild. Carob Grove of Tris Ekklisies If you want to...Read More

Taste

Carob, Carob Grove of Tris Ekklisies, Carob Health Benefits, carobs crete, cretan carob, the syntopia hotel

Wandering Around the Alleys of the Old Town in Rethymno

24/06/2023

A stroll down the alleys of the Old Town in Rethymno is a trip back in time: you will feel like walking around a Rennaissance town, as the area features a multicultural cluster of Cretan, Turkish, and Venetian architecture, all forming a veritable living museum. The Old Town’s Main Landmarks You will find some of...Read More

Explore

Fortezza of Rethymno, Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno, Mosque of Kara Musa Pasha rethymno, Neratze Mosque, Old Venetian Harbour rethymno, Porta Guora rethymno, rethymno city, rethymno crete, Rethymno Lighthouse, Rimondi Fountain rethymno, the syntopia hotel rethymno, Venetian Loggia

Fancy a Drink? Your Go-to Cocktails

12/06/2023

You are now a guest of The Syntopia lifestyle destination on Crete Island, and you will find the experience as sophisticated as you. When you fancy a drink, our bars and newly opened roof garden serve craft cocktails and all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to quench your thirst. Here are some of your...Read More

Taste, Τhe Syntopia Life

hotel cocktails, margarita cocktail, mint julep cocktail, the syntopia hotel, the syntopia life

Rethymno’s Most Picturesque Beaches

18/05/2023

Rethymno has no shortage of well-groomed beaches, each with a unique appeal for thalassophiles. Among these are five of the most picturesque, with crystal waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling, room to sunbathe, and incredibly idyllic seascapes. Preveli Beach Preveli Beach is one of southern Crete’s most beautiful destinations for sun-seekers. Also known as Lake...Read More

Explore

preveli crete, rethymno beaches, rodakino crete, the syntopia, triopetra crete

The Art and the Artist at The Syntopia Hotel

07/05/2023

Xanadu, if not the name, will be familiar to those who vacation at The Syntopia on Crete Island. The jumbo graffiti mural adorning a whitewashed exterior wall of the hidden jungle pool is a metaphor named after a Mongolian myth depicting an idyllic place full of opulence where all the wishes come true. And that...Read More

Τhe Syntopia Life

APSET graffiti, graffiti, hotel interior design, the syntopia hotel, the syntopia life, urban, urban act

Famous Cretan Artists

26/04/2023

El Greco is undoubtedly the best-known personality of the arts, born on Crete Island. Writer Nikos Kazantzakis claims a place among the Cretan stars, too. These two shine the brightest but are not the only notable figures born on the island. First, we offer you a few significant details about Crete’s most famous artists, El...Read More

Explore

dominikos theotokopoylos, el greco, famous artists, famous cretans, kontastninos volanakis, nikos kazantzakis, odysseas elytis, thanasis skordalos, the syntopia life

Discover Our Jungle Suites

08/04/2023

The Jungle Suites at The Syntopia have a biophilic design that brings nature inside to give you a unique mood boost and a feeling of well-being as you step outside in an enclosed private garden with exotic plants and swaying palms. Spacious and chic, these rooms have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to the...Read More

Τhe Syntopia Life

boho hotels, hotels crete, rethymno hotels, suites in crete, the syntopia hotel, the syntopia life

THE ANO: The Syntopia’s Roof Garden

18/03/2023

The Ano roof garden at The Syntopia is the spot to catch the sun setting over the Cretan Sea. There is plenty of room to sip on craft cocktails and other libations while soaking in the breeze and the unhindered marine views stretching on the horizon when the warm hues of golden hour wash over...Read More

Τhe Syntopia Life

ano bar, hotels bars, the syntopia hotel, the syntopia life

NEWER 1 2 3 … 11 OLDER

Gavdos: Embrace Harmony with Yourself and Nature on the Island of Calypso

Luxury Honeymoon at The Syntopia Hotel

Cretan Carob: 5 Beneficial Nutrition Facts

Wandering Around the Alleys of the Old Town in Rethymno

Fancy a Drink? Your Go-to Cocktails

Rethymno’s Most Picturesque Beaches

The Art and the Artist at The Syntopia Hotel

Famous Cretan Artists

Discover Our Jungle Suites

THE ANO: The Syntopia’s Roof Garden

Contact Info

Newsletter

Recent Posts

Instagram

Social