I should have stuck in more at my Ancient Greek at school and I’d know about how the Cretans flow Nao.
But I’ve lost it all apart from the sample verb ‘to loose’ which is limited in its usefulness on your odyssey in Hot Hellas.
It’s never too late though to build up your vocabulary or restore it and our Cretan chums are excited to clue us in on Nao, the Ancient Greek word for to flow.
Major Minos
The 5* Minos Palace Resort, a member of Bluegr Hotels & Resorts, is putting the finishing touches to its Nao longevity hub for the Cretans’ grand opening in May.
Promising ancient healing practices and advanced diagnostics and treatments.
At its core lies a pioneering approach to wellbeing, targeting the 12 Hallmarks of Ageing.
The key biological processes that drive ageing—to guide guests in extending both their lifespan and health span.
Each Nao journey, they tell us, is guided by the four foundational pillars of wellbeing:
Nutrition, Sleep, Movement, and Self-Mastery and is bespoke.
Get some therapy
Its signature therapies blend cutting-edge technology with holistic approaches, including:
PBM Red Light Therapy for cellular regeneration and vitality.
Cryotherapy to reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery.
Vibroacoustic Therapy using sound frequencies to promote relaxation and better sleep.
Functional Body Therapies, evidence-based treatments that blend advanced techniques with premium wellness products to restore balance and resilience.
Sanctuary from the storm
Minos Palace Resort is an exclusive adults-only sanctuary on its own private peninsula, offering 360° Aegean Sea views.
And while wellness is to the fore, that doesn’t mean that you can’t eat, drink and be merry like the Ancient Greeks.
So you’ll enjoy the two restaurants offering sustainably locally sourced and seasonal menus.
And the two bars offering expertly curated drinks by Baba au Rum, ranked among the World’s Top Bars.
Activities range from water sports and tennis to scenic hikes.
And wellbeing classes and a tranquil gardens, a private beach and an infinity pool.
The hotel’s 121 rooms, bungalows, and 28 suites with private and shared pools were all completely refurbished in 2024.
With the addition of Nao in 2025, Minos Palace Resort transcends into a leading luxury wellness destination.
Nightly rates at Minos Palace Resort start from £189…. it’s just how the Cretans flow Nao.
