PORTO CARRAS GRAND RESORT REINTRODUCES AN ICONIC MEDITERRANEAN RESORT ESTATE FOR SUMMER 2026 | News

Reopening for the summer 2026 season, Porto Carras Grand Resort enters a new chapter in the story of one of Greece’s most iconic hospitality estates. Set across a vast private estate in Sithonia, Halkidiki, where pine-covered hills meet the Aegean Sea, the resort re-emerges with a renewed focus on timeless Mediterranean hospitality, vineyard heritage, gastronomy and experience-led travel.

Long associated with a golden era of Greek resort living, Porto Carras Grand Resort holds a unique place within the country’s hospitality landscape. Spanning more than 1,700 hectares and 9 kilometres of coastline, the estate combines marina life, vineyards, nature, wellness and multi-generational travel experiences within one of the Mediterranean’s most expansive resort settings.

As luxury travel increasingly shifts towards emotional connection, slower rhythms and meaningful experiences, Porto Carras Grand Resort offers a more timeless and immersive vision of modern luxury hospitality.
A legacy, Greek Resort Estate

More than a hotel, Porto Carras Grand Resort exists as a fully integrated destination shaped by history, landscape and a strong sense of place. Guests move between sea, vineyards, marina, golf course and wellness experiences within an estate designed to offer both freedom and immersion.

At the heart of the resort is Porto Carras Meliton, the flagship hotel operated by SWOT Hospitality, offering 479 rooms and suites overlooking the sea, marina and golf course.

At its heart lies a philosophy of freedom — the ability to move effortlessly between experiences, whether that’s a morning by the sea, an afternoon exploring the estate’s vineyards, or evenings shaped by food, wine and connection.

The resort’s rooms and suites, overlooking the sea, marina or golf course, are designed to anchor guests within this environment, featuring light-filled spaces that feel both expansive and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape.

A Culinary Identity Rooted in Land and Sea

Central to the Porto Carras experience is a renewed focus on gastronomy, shaped by seasonality, provenance and a strong sense of place. The resort’s diverse culinary offering spans multiple restaurants and concepts, from refined Mediterranean dining to relaxed, social experiences by the marina and beach.

At the core of this identity is Domaine Porto Carras, home to Greece’s largest organic vineyard. Set across 470 hectares on the slopes of Mount Meliton, the estate produces wines that reflect the region’s unique terroir, offering guests immersive tasting experiences that connect landscape, heritage and flavour.

The culinary programme for summer 2026 introduces two new dining concepts, CIKADO and ANÉO, further strengthening Porto Carras Grand Resort’s gastronomic identity.

A key highlight of the season is CIKADO, led by acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Lefteris Lazarou, whose menu celebrates refined Greek seafood cuisine shaped by seasonality and coastal Mediterranean flavours. Alongside ANÉO, the new concepts reinforce the resort’s growing focus on elevated destination dining rooted in authenticity, provenance and regional culture.

A Resort Shaped by Experience

Porto Carras Grand Resort is defined not by a single offering, but by the breadth of experiences it brings together. From its 18-hole golf course — one of the few of its kind in Northern Greece — to its private marina with 315 berths, the resort positions itself at the intersection of leisure, lifestyle and exploration. Guests can move between land and sea through a wide range of activities, from water sports and sailing to hiking, cycling and wellness-focused experiences, all set within a landscape designed to support both activity and restoration. Wellness remains a key pillar, with the Thalasso & Spa Centre offering a holistic approach that integrates relaxation, movement and the natural elements of the destination.

Additional Facilities

Porto Carras Grand Resort offers an exceptional breadth of facilities that set it apart as a truly self-contained resort destination. For those seeking an even greater sense of privacy, Villa Kalyva Mare provides a luxurious alternative to the main hotel — an expansive 245 sqm property accommodating up to 10 adults, combining seclusion with full access to the resort’s amenities.

Families are particularly well catered for, with a dedicated children’s programme offering creative activities, supervised entertainment and tailored experiences that allow younger guests to thrive while parents unwind. The resort sits within a region of outstanding natural beauty, with access to Blue Flag-certified beaches along one of the Mediterranean’s most pristine coastlines. Rounding out the offering, Porto Carras is also home to a casino, providing an additional dimension of evening entertainment within the estate.

A New Expression of Resort Living

As travellers increasingly seek destinations that offer both variety and depth, Porto Carras Grand Resort represents a return to resort living, reimagined for a contemporary audience. It is a place where multi-generational travel unfolds naturally, where space allows for both connection and privacy, and where the rhythm of the stay is shaped as much by the landscape as by the guest.

With growing interest from UK and DACH travellers seeking more authentic, experience-led Mediterranean destinations, Porto Carras Grand Resort is uniquely positioned to reintroduce Northern Greece through a more elevated and heritage-led lens.

Located just 120km from Thessaloniki, the resort also offers a level of accessibility that complements its sense of escape.

Summer 2026 in Halkidiki

As attention begins to shift towards destinations that offer a more grounded, experience-led approach to luxury travel, Halkidiki is emerging as one of Greece’s most compelling regions. With its combination of natural beauty, cultural depth and expansive landscapes, this Porto Carras Grand Resort stands at the forefront of this evolution, offering a vision of Mediterranean hospitality that is both timeless and newly relevant.

Reservations for the 2026 season are now open.

For more information, please visit: www.portocarras.com.