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Wedding couple in golden afternoon light in Crete

Wedding Estate · Crete, Greece

Your wedding day,
as it was always meant to be.

Bay of Mirabello

Eastern Crete, Greece

01 — The Venue

A wedding venue unlike any other in the world

Amaltheia is a 14th-century stone estate on the clifftops of eastern Crete — restored over fifteen years into one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the Mediterranean. Thirty-two acres of private gardens, terraces, and olive groves surround the main house, all facing the deep blue of the Bay of Mirabello.

We host one wedding per weekend. Your day is never shared, never rushed, never just another booking. From the morning of your ceremony to the last dance of your reception, the estate is entirely, exclusively yours.

32

Private acres

180

Max. guests

2009

First wedding

Bride in a flowing white wedding dress with her groom
White wedding flowers beside a glowing candle

02 — The Spaces

Three spaces.
One perfect day.

Each space flows into the next — ceremony through cocktails to a candlelit dinner under the stars.

The Ceremony Terrace

Exchange your vows beneath the open Cretan sky, with the Aegean shimmering below and ancient olive trees casting dappled shadows over your guests. The terrace seats up to 120 and can be dressed with a floral arch, draped fabric, or left entirely bare — the view does the rest.

Up to 120 guests

Outdoor · Aisle lined with florals · Sunset-facing

Wedding ceremony with guests seated outdoors

The Dining Hall

A long candlelit table, Cretan wine, and the laughter of everyone you love under one stone roof. Our reception space is dressed with your chosen florals, set for a feast that carries on until the stars appear. Music, dancing, and toasts that go on just a little too long — exactly as it should be.

Up to 180 guests

Indoor · Stone-vaulted ceiling · Open to terrace

Elegant reception table with white flowers and candles

The Infinity Terrace

While the newlyweds steal away for portraits, guests gather on the infinity terrace for cocktails as the sun melts into the sea. Champagne, small bites, and the kind of light that makes everyone look beautiful. The transition between ceremony and dinner that your guests will talk about for years.

Up to 80 guests

Outdoor · Infinity pool · Sunset hour

Infinity pool terrace at sunset over the Cretan sea
Outdoor wedding reception lit by warm fairy lights

From our couples

“We stood at that altar with the sea behind us and I could feel that every decision we had made — every single one — had led us to exactly the right place.”

— Elena & Marcus, September 2024

Everything you need

Everything you need for your wedding day — and nothing more

I

One wedding per weekend

Amaltheia hosts a single wedding at a time. Your day belongs entirely to you — no strangers, no shared spaces, no hurrying for another event.

II

Your ceremony, your vision

Whether you picture a civil ceremony, a symbolic blessing, or a religious rite, our coordinators work with your chosen officiant to bring it to life.

III

The Cretan table

Our chefs build every menu from the island — estate olive oil, mountain thyme, line-caught fish, and wines from the vineyards of Dafnes and Peza.

IV

Light made for photographs

Eastern Crete's golden hour is legendary. The estate's orientation — facing west over the bay — captures every last breath of it for your portraits.

V

Stay within the estate walls

Twelve guest suites mean your closest family sleeps where the celebration happened. Breakfast on the terrace the morning after is part of the magic.

VI

From first email to last dance

A dedicated Amaltheia planner is your single point of contact from your first inquiry through the moment you leave for your honeymoon.

04 — Wedding Packages

Your day,
beautifully composed

All packages include exclusive estate access. Pricing in EUR — ask us about bespoke arrangements.

Elopement

Up to 20 guests

€4,800

Starting from

4-hour exclusive estate access
Ceremony terrace with floral arch
Champagne toast for all guests
Bridal suite for preparation
Photographer & officiant liaison
Dedicated day-of coordinator
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Estate

Up to 180 guests

€28,000

Starting from

Two-day full estate buyout
All three event spaces
Complete floral & design direction
Cretan tasting menu & premium bar
Full planning & styling team
12 guest suites for wedding party
Private boat transfer option
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Bespoke packages available for groups over 180 or multi-day celebrations.

Bride holding a bouquet of ivory and blush flowers

05 — Contact

Let's plan
your wedding

We host a limited number of weddings each year. We recommend reaching out at least 18 months ahead of your preferred date.

Phone

+30 2841 000 000

Email

weddings@amaltheia.gr

Location

Bay of Mirabello, Crete

Season

April — October

Your Wedding Inquiry

We respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.