NUMO Ierapetra Beach Resort, Crete | The Romantic Tourist

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Love at First Sight

A brand-new luxury resort in Crete with big aspirations and an even bigger heart.

NUMO is an adult-friendly seaside resort that aims to showcase Ierapetra, a lesser known part of southern Crete, through a modern lens. In a sun-drenched, beachfront location surrounded by evergreen gardens, we are a barefoot luxury resort offering a new take on escapism with earthy design touches and serene ambience. Private swimming pools and cozy terraces complete an intimate scene where relaxation and sophisticated design become one. At the same time, the upbeat vibes coming from the beach area add a cool touch of fun to the whole holiday mix.

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Romance

Numo Ierapetra is the perfect getaway for couples who want to escape from the ordinary and try a selection of fun and relaxing activities.

With the photography workshop, guests will have the chance to try their skills at capturing moments.Using the help of their instructor, they will be able to take a portrait of their other half, and then either print it and take it with them or have the portraits printed, framed, and shipped to their home.

A couple’s massage, utilizing only natural ingredients from Cretan herbs will help them relax and unwind, while a visit to Bioaroma, the award-winning fragrance laboratory will help them create their own bespoke fragrance based on their individual tastes. A great way to bring home a memory with you, but also to understand the fragrances that your partner enjoys.

Your Stay

In a stunning sea-front location blessed with beautiful surroundings, all we had to do was allow nature to show the way for the design of our rooms and suites. Earthy and with a punch of freshness, our color palette was inspired by the light grey tones of the beach sand and the gentle greens of the native tamarisk trees that adorn our neighborhood.

With sizes ranging from cozy to super spacious, all rooms feature furniture that is relaxed and multipurpose, adding various clever touches to enhance your stay. Soft fabrics and tactile materials make all surfaces feel good to the touch, warmly inviting you to walk around barefoot.

Connecting the inside with outside is another integral part of your dreamy Cretan holiday experience at NUMO. With a thoughtful design that offers the smoothest, most enjoyable transitions between the bedrooms and the outdoor living areas, you’re just a few steps away from your private pool. Everything is designed to make your life easy and carefree. Welcome to your new home away from Cretan home!

What to Do

Feeling adventurous or more laidback? Into culture or gastronomy? Can’t stay away from the water? Whichever experience you’re looking for, in Crete, you’ll most likely find it in Ierapetra.

Discover the magical world beneath the sea at the Ierapetra Diving Center. Immerse yourself into the rich cultural heritage of the area during the Kyrvia festival that takes place every year at the fortress of Kales.

The picturesque village of Kritsa offers many opportunities to explore the island’s tasty history. At the award-winning Skoutari olive press, visitors can learn more about the production of this liquid gold and also do various olive oil tastings. The village is also the home to a very active women’s cooperative where traditional Cretan pie-making lessons can be had, while learning about the local cooking ingredients that are available on the island.

The Food of Love

Local. Familiar. Yet fresh, and with a tasty twist of unexpectedness. For us, food is a ritual that brings couples closer, and everything should be appreciated at a slow, delightful pace.

Paying homage to our Cretan roots and the raw ingredients that come from this blessed place called Ierapetra, we have artfully mixed the island’s recipes with Mediterranean elements to create a modern culinary language that will appeal to all your senses.

Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner with candle light under the sky and the Tamarisk trees! It is a private dining option, with a special degustation menu for two, inspired by the flavors of Greece and Crete. The couple could accompany their dinner with a bottle of wine from small local producers or order a bespoke cocktail based on their preferences. As for the dessert, we’ll leave that as a surprise!