Hotel Meliton Thalasso & Spa 5*

Official Rating - 5* - Half Board
On the western side of Halkidikis Sithonia Peninsula, where the verdant slopes of Mt. Meliton stretch down to mingle with the crystal clear waters of Toroneo Gulf, lies the Porto Carras complex. The seaside paradise of 17,6 hectares, has a 9 km of unspoilt coastline and 25 secluded sandy coves, each lapped by crystal clear waters offering a variety of services and facilities that becomes the ideal vacation place for all guests. The Porto Carras Grand Resort consists of 4 hotels, international standards Golf Course and Golf Club, Porto Carras Domain, Convention Centre and meeting facilities, Marina with shopping arcade, restaurants, tavernas and bars. Guests come across a variety of sports and entertainment facilities and the biggest Thalasso & Spa center (4,700sqm) in South Eastern Europe. Porto Carras Grand Resort offers the �Dine around� program, which allows half board guests to experience other restaurants throughout the resort, at an additional charge.

Accommodation
The hotel has 480 bedrooms and suites, tastefully decorated with sea, marina and golf view. Each guest room has private marble bathrooms, private balcony/terrace, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, mini bar, hairdryer, safety box, air-conditioning, heating and 24 hour room service, bathrobe and slippers upon request. As an extra, in all Meltion suites: VIP amenities, Korres bath amenities, hydro-massage in bath tubes, bathrobe and slippers. In some suites sunbeds, dressing rooms and separate showers are available. Also DVD player on request basis free of charge. The Meliton suites program offers express-check-in, welcome drink, escort to the room from a guest relation agent, VIP room amenities upon arrival, use of exclusive beach with distinctive beach towels, VIP lounge with library and TV, enriched buffet breakfast in Crystals restaurant overlooking the marina.

Food & Beverage
The day begins with beautiful sunrises, rich breakfast buffets on Athos main restaurant terraces overlooking the marina, Lagoons area and the sea. Enjoy a drink in the Jacuzzi area by the Wet Bar, or relax under the sun with a refreshing cocktail at the Beach Bar. The hotel offers indoor and outdoor dining, a wide variety of restaurants and bars with fabulous views of the sea and the marina; Mediterranean cuisine, local specialties and gourmet delights. Newscafe (A La Carte restaurant) with International cuisine and daily Chef�s dishes; Pefko (Self Service) Greek tavern located next to the beach, Crystals (Gourmet restaurant); Music or sports enthusiasts can watch the beautiful sunsets accompanied by piano or sport games at Reflections Lobby Bar.

Sports & Leisure
A full and varied entertainment program are offered to guests each morning and evening events by professionals. Such in the like as Thalassotherapy and Spa, gymnasium, swimming pools and lagoons, golf of an international standard 18-hole course - open all year round. Tennis Club and academy, scuba diving center and school, water sports, equestrian club and riding school, football fields, beach volleyball , climbing wall, hiking trails, children playgrounds and playrooms, casino with 17 American roulette tables, 13 blackjack tables, 5 poker tables and 425 slot machines, winery & wine Tasting Bar.

Facilities & Services
Meliton Deluxe Thalasso & Spa Hotel offers the following: Within the mini club there is attentive and reliable care during mornings and afternoons by qualified multi-lingual personnel for children 4-12 years old. A wide variety of shops lies on the Marina level offering the guest the opportunity to shop in a relaxing environment. The shops include Fa Cad�oro Jewellery shop, kiosk, Folli Follie shop and boutique shop. In the hotel area guests can also find a TV room, a card playing area, spacious lobby, mini market, Guest Relations services, Internet Corner, billiard room and Game�s room. �Disneyland� train provides tours around the resort taking quests to the �Melissanthi� wine tasting room where they will be able to taste organically produced wines from Porto Carras Domain. �Yianni� one of the famous Greek hair Spa salon chains is available upon appointment. Casino Porto Carras is located at the Sithonia Thalasso & Spa Hotel. The guests can be transferred by shuttle mini van. Casino operates night and day where the guests can place the bet on any game. There are 425 slot machines, 5 tables where you can try keeping a perfect poker face, 17 roulettes and 13 black jack tables. Parking facilities include 3 parking areas with over 300 parking spaces and 3 helipads with ability to function day & night.

Porto Carras Thalassotherapy & Spa centre
The largest in Southeast Europe, upholds an ancient Greek tradition that has survived through 25 centuries to regain international popularity in modern times. Our Spa is the ideal choice to indulge in smoothing and invigorating face and body treatments. Heated freshwater pool, Roman bath, Scandinavian saunas, advance technology, rigorous scientific methods and personal attention keep your health, beauty and emotional equilibrium into balance. At the Thalassotherapy centre we employ a number of methods to exploit the blessed qualities of seawater.

Marina
This unique private Marina of Northern Greece is the only one that is being awarded the European blue flag every year, for its clean waters. It is one of the most well sheltered harbors in Greece, with a 5 m (16 ft) draught and accessible to boats and yachts up to 55 m (148 ft) long. It has 315 berths, electricity (each berth - 220V AC, 50Hz), water, telephone, workshop where yachts can be repaired, shower toilets and other facilities. The Port captains office is available for any service or information required as well as security (24 hours) and fuel supply services. Overall, this Marina represents the ultimate in servicing technology, with the added advantage of direct small boat entry to the Meliton Hotel through a unique sail-in entrance. A spacious pedestrian area around Marina, is the perfect place to spend you evening. The walk starts at the Marina�s shopping arcade which is ideal for shopping and hanging out, continues with a unforgettable dinner, a variety or restaurants waiting to impress you, the Marina restaurant with fresh Greek fish and sea food specialties, Zefyros restaurant offers to Italian cuisine lovers a range of specialties and �early birds� can enjoy cup of fresh coffee and snacks. For those who want to learn more about Greek cuisine and folklore one a week Greek nights at the Ambelos tavern by the marina, waiting for you with a traditional music and dancing. During the evening enjoy your coffee or drinks in Marina Caf� and Meltemi Bar. All restaurants are open air and operate only during the summer season.

Meeting Facilities
The numerous conference rooms can accommodate up to 5200 guests and can be fully equipped for all technical requirements that can satisfy the most demanding organizer. The resort prides itself on its superb catering and quality of service for private functions provided in numerous venues in an area of 1700 hectares. Olympic Hall is the biggest and best equipped convention hall in Northern Greece and can seat up to 2.300 delegates. More than 20 meeting rooms throughout the resort can accommodate from 10 up to 300 delegates.

Useful Information
Todays modern road links Porto Carras to the city of Thessaloniki (120 km), to Thessaloniki International Airport �Macedonia�, and the nearby town of Neos Marmaras (2 km) where guests can come to a place endowed with natural beauty. There are varied sights to be seen such as Mt Athos: a vast Byzantine museum and the guardian of Orthodoxy, Petralona Cave: The citadel of paleoanthropology, where the cave of arhanthropos is located, Ancient Olynthos: Top city of the classical era, with the most organised urban planning system and Ancient Stageira: the birthplace of the philosopher Aristotle. Also, there are various fairs and events, such as Trade fair of Agios Mamas, the origins of which can be traced back to the Byzantine era, the carnival in Polygyros and in Simantra, the fair of Agios Panteleimonas in Parthenonas, the swimming crossing of Toroneos bay in Nikiti, towards the end of July and the olive festival in Olynthos.