
Set amid rocky cliffs overlooking the sea, the Nest Resort is an elegant refuge on Crete’s northern coast. It’s not as flashy as some of the island’s other resorts; there’s no private beach or fine-dining restaurant. But the guest rooms and villas, each with a private pool, are the embodiment of quiet luxury. The architectural style is modern with cubist-inspired wood, glass, and concrete buildings neatly built into terraced gardens on the hillside. The color palette is earthy inside and out: lots of blonde wood, pale stone, and bright white. Accommodations are evenly divided, with nine rooms in varying categories and nine private villas. All are light-filled and refreshingly minimalist, though artisan-crafted objects, vintage pieces, and colorful bathroom tiles add character. Most have water views. Villas have two to four bedrooms, open-plan kitchens, and spacious terraces with their own pools. The resort’s main pool, with its sweeping views of the Aegean and an all-day bar and café offering poolside dining, is a highlight; an ethereal indoor pool, dramatically illuminated and framed by botanical murals, awaits at the spa.