Independent Minds: Agapi & Costantza Sbokou, Phāea Blue

Crete is a myth-steeped land of natural wonders and cultural treasures, and across the sparkling waters of Mirabello Bay from the storied island of Spinalonga, sisters Agapi and Costantza Sbokou are reimagining their family’s beachside hotel into a smaller, more intimate boutique offering. Phāea Blue immerses guests in a timeless Greek world of traditional experiences, authentic cuisine, and thoughtful artistry, from the island-inspired interiors and homegrown ingredients through to the genuine warmth of every staff member (who greet and treat you like extended family).

In essence, being independently minded means inviting guests into our home, not to a hotel, and welcoming them as our own personal guests.

Do you have a vision for the future of the hotel?

—COSTANTZA We aim to make Phāea synonymous with a sense of Greek luxury hospitality which embodies consciousness, conjuring up our vision of a truer, more timeless Greece, where cultural heritage meets innovation, and every detail is crafted with care. We aspire for our guests to experience Phāea and think, “This is the Greece I have always dreamt of…”

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