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Elounda is located 65 km from Heraklion to the east of the island of Crete. During your stay you can choose between: luxurious hotels, hotels A, B and C class, apartments, rooms and pensions.

You can visit the beautiful and historical places of Crete, in daily trips by bus, rental cars and bikes. Your stay in Elounda can be more pleasant, by spending your time doing different activities like swimming, fishing, boating, water sports, climbing, walking and visiting the neardy traditional villages. Taverns, restaurants, cafes, bar, shops are available to satisfy your needs.

Sheltered within the gulf of Mirabello the enclosed bay of Elounda is to be found: a true paradise of the Cretan sea. Here, the land reached out its arms and embraced a stretch of sea. In this region lies the traditional village of Elounda. Elounda is a quiet fishing village, located 10 km north of the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos.

With its picturesque views of the clean, blue sea and the nearby islands, the village offers a breathtaking sight of a Mediterranean landscape. The Minoan, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman Empires have all left their mark on Elounda's heritage.

Elounda is host to two of the most important archaeological sites of Cretan history: the relics of the ancient sunken city of Olous and the Venetian castle on the island of Spinalonga. Elounda offers a wide variety of facilities combined with the charm and friendliness of the local people. The sun, sea and golden beaches and the organised tourism infrastucture promise you an enjoyable and memorable vacation.