TUI MAGIC LIFE Candia Maris

We’ve had an amazing holiday and we were so happy to be able to travel to this beautiful island during this strange period. The covid adaptions were well done, staff wearing masks and all activities adapted to the rules. Some highlights: we rented a car and went to a waterfall. At the resort we really enjoyed the archery classes and especially Erol from the entertainment team really made us feel welcome. Then, my girlfriend and I had a special romantic private dinner at the beach, this was perfectly arranged by Candia Maris. Nikos was our host during the dinner and we had a lot of fun, enjoyed the amazing food that was served (the buffet is great, but this was definately fine dining!!) and it was just very special. For the rest: room was great, very close to the beach. Only thing I didn’t really like the music nearby the pool in the morning, there was quite some noice from the indoor cycling classes) Overall: I would really like to go back!

Our first time to Crete and this was a great introduction. Our ground floor room overlooked the relax pool and was quiet during the day but did suffer from noise until midnight from the amphitheatre. A pleasant room, the bathroom lacked a fan and steamed up badly when showering. The bed was too soft for us and the TV was also small which didn't matter much as the only English channel was CNN. The beach had plenty of beds(sand very soft) and it was rocky underfoot when entering the sea. All 3 outdoor pools were well maintained and suitably cold. We found the covid 19 measures taken very good. All staff wore masks and gloves ,plates and all food was served individually so guests only touched their own utensils. Food was varied and plentiful with always something to take your fancy. Wednesday night is an outdoor barbecue. We visited both speciality restaurants where the service and food were excellent. A sensible queuing system operated at the bars and again the staff were good. We booked 2 trips through the tui rep , to Santorini (full day) and a half day to Rethymno, both good value. This hotel is close to Heraklion and its many shops and is only a short hop from the airport. Mainly frequented by Germans we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it if you are looking for a peaceful adults only holiday.

I regretfully finished my package of spa treatments yesterday. The girls have looked after me so well! Maria and Hara are a credit to the spa, they both have magic hands! The spa is well run, reception staff are polite and the rooms have a relaxing ambience. All the necessary regulations are adhered to - the treatment tables were laid in front of me so I knew that the towels were freshly laundered and the single use tables coverings etc were exactly that - new and unused. I wouldn't hesotate to go back.