The Helona resort on the island of Kos combines luxury and elegance. Its impressive architectural style blends traditional elements of the Aegean with the Italian architectural heritage of the Dodecanese and the prehistoric palaces of Knossos. The resorts twenty one swimming pools make up an oasis of tranquility, comfort and beauty.
The Greek breakfast buffet includes many baked products and breads, like the zea bread, which is worth trying. There are also fresh fruits and fruit salads, dairy products (yoghurt from Kos, “anthotyro” cheese, local “krasotyri” cheese, local “posa” cheese etc). Eggs are cooked with traditional Greek recipes. Also offered are cold cuts, various pies (“labropita” of Kos etc), thyme honey from Kefalos in Kos, spoon sweets, various other sweets (“mageria” of Kos, cream-filled “bougatsa”). Guests should also try herbal teas and infusions from the mountains, like the “alisfakia”.
The hotel's Greek breakfast includes among others:
"Feta" CheeseLadotyri of Mytilene (PDO)
Pork shoulder
Strained Yoghurt
Flower Honey
Strawberry Marmalade
Cherry spoon sweet
Bougatsa
Cinnamon cookies
Barley rusks ("Krithina" rusks)
Whole wheat bread
Kalamon olives
Watermelon
Tea of Olympus
Greek Coffee