Considered the island destination of Europe, the Gran Melia Crete is a unique property located in in Agios Nikolaos and will open summer 2009. Crete is one of the major Mediterranean islands rich in history and culture that dates back to the Minoan kingdom.The property offers 250 junior suites and 50 villas, each facing the ocean. It comes equipped with a full service marina, private beach, and 150 private pools. The facilities at the hotel include several different restaurants serving international cuisine and typical Cretan specialties. Business travelers will also find an ideal location for their meetings and events. The hotel provides extensive congress and convention facilities on the incomparable island of Crete guaranteeing the success of the widest range of different types of event. Great cuisine will also be one of the most outstanding features at the new Gran Melia on the island of Crete given that the hotel provides several different restaurants serving the most exquisite international cuisine, including typical Cretan specialties. The hotel also provides exceptional access to the sea through the fabulous Gabi Lounge, a new leisure concept allowing guests to enjoy the sea, music and thrilling drinks.The room sizes vary from 42 square meters up to 560 square meters for a villa. All of the rooms have sea views and most of them will also have private heated swimming pools.