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In the east of Crete, Minos Beach Art Hotel subtly sprawls across a landscape of rich greenery, vibrant flowers, rocky beaches, and twisting trees that tower over the sea. Between the whitewashed, low-lying bungalows, more than 70 sculptures from the G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation—the art foundation created by the Cretan family that owns the hotel—form an open-air museum that guests are encouraged to discover on foot. The hotel takes great measures to track and reduce its carbon footprint, monitoring energy use, reducing waste, and sourcing products and ingredients from local suppliers. In addition to its environmental initiatives, Minos Beach Art Hotel has been invested in the health of the local community since it was founded. “We believe that tourism and culture are inextricably connected,” the team tells us. The hotel works closely with the G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation to enhance the community through cultural initiatives. Its annual Art Prize, established in 2019, facilitates the production of new artworks every year, and its Residency Program brings creative people together in a collective learning experience.
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Minos Beach Art Hotel
To preserve the landscape, each renovation is carried out with the least construction possible and the utmost respect for the natural wealth of the area.
The hotel reduces waste at the source by using reusable materials and minimizing plastic in all processes. Plastic items that cannot be avoided are recycled. Recycling performance is monitored monthly.
Specially designated hydrometers monitor and record water consumption. Guests are also encouraged to preserve and respect water through simple means, such as not requesting daily linen changes.
The hotel showcases Cretan cuisine with dishes that feature local ingredients in a modern retelling of culinary traditions.
Working closely with the G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation, the hotel implements a variety of cultural initiatives. The annual Art Prize facilitates the production of new artworks every year.
Guests can explore the natural surroundings, participate in wellness and yoga sessions, use the hotel’s bicycles to explore the area, and stroll through the sculpture garden, featuring many local artworks.
The hotel strives to establish a positive and stimulating working environment where everyone is inspired and encouraged to take initiative, participate, and grow.
The hotel promotes its sustainability initiatives and encourages guests to participate via newsletters, social media, the hotel website, and in-room materials.
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