PORTO CARRAS GRAND RESORT RE-INTRODUCES AN ICONIC MEDITERRANEAN RESORT PROPERTY FOR SUMMER 2026 | News

Porto Carras Grand Resort will reopen for the 2026 summer season, entering a new chapter in the story of one of Greece’s most iconic hospitality venues. Located on a sprawling private estate in Sithonia, Chalkidiki, 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-based travel.

Long associated with a golden era of Greek resort living, Porto Carras Grand Resort occupies a unique place in the country’s hospitality landscape. Spanning over 1,700 hectares and 9 kilometers of coastline, the estate combines marina living, vineyards, nature, wellness and multi-generational travel experiences in one of the Mediterranean’s most expansive resort environments.

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 throwback, 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, SWOT Hospitality’s flagship hotel, with 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 dedicated to food, wine and connection.

Overlooking the sea, marina or golf course, the resort’s rooms and suites are designed to anchor guests in this environment, with 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 includes multiple restaurants and concepts, from refined Mediterranean dining to relaxed, social experiences at the marina and beach.

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

The summer 2026 culinary program introduces two new dining concepts, CIKADO and ANÉO, further strengthening the gastronomic identity of Porto Carras Grand Resort.

A key seasonal highlight is CIKADO, led by acclaimed Michelin-starred Chef Lefteris Lazarou, whose menu celebrates refined Greek seafood dishes shaped by seasonality and coastal Mediterranean flavours. In addition to ANÉO, the new concepts reinforce the resort’s growing focus on next-level dining, rooted in authenticity, provenance and regional culture.

A resort shaped by experience

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

Additional facilities

Porto Carras Grand Resort offers an exceptional range of facilities that distinguish it as a truly standalone resort destination. For those seeking an even greater sense of privacy, Villa Kalyva Mare offers a luxurious alternative to the main hotel: an expansive 245 m² property for 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 program offering creative activities, supervised entertainment and tailor-made experiences allowing younger guests to thrive while parents unwind. The resort is located in a region of outstanding natural beauty, with access to Blue Flag certified beaches along one of the Mediterranean’s most unspoilt coastlines. To complete the offering, Porto Carras is also home to a casino, providing an added dimension of evening entertainment on the estate.

A new expression of resort living

As travelers 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 intergenerational 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 travelers seeking more authentic, experience-focused Mediterranean destinations, Porto Carras Grand Resort is uniquely positioned to reintroduce Northern Greece through a more elevated and heritage-focused lens.

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

Summer 2026 in Halkidiki

As attention begins to shift to destinations that offer a more grounded, experiential approach to luxury travel, Halkidiki is emerging as one of Greece’s most attractive regions. With its combination of natural beauty, cultural depth and vast landscapes, this Porto Carras Grand Resort is 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.