Set between Malia’s coast and extensive Mediterranean gardens, Phāea Cretan Malia reinterprets a 1970s Cretan resort through local materials, craft and a strong botanical setting. Rooms and bungalows use woven textiles, earthy plaster and simple timber furniture, with terraces opening into the grounds or towards the sea; pools weave through the landscape, joined by a sandy beach, spa and spaces for yoga and outdoor activity. Restaurants draw on Cretan produce and the hotel’s farming partnerships, while mature palms, herbs and native planting soften the low-rise architecture across the seafront estate.