Elounda is a dream destination for travelers, preferring a quiet rest, surrounded by a chic nature and exquisite service. One of the brightest tourist pearls of Crete always waits for its guests.
Elounda is perhaps the most vibrant and prestigious resort of Crete, a real tourist pearl of the island. Expressive combination of natural beauty with the luxury of local infrastructure literally attracts visitors from all over the world. Elounda in Greece is one of the most popular resorts, and also with a rather high quality - this piece of earthly paradise accepts only wealthy guests.
Perfect location
Elounda is successfully spread out on the shore of the Gulf of Mirabello, receiving a nice climate and protection from sea storms. Mediterranean heat is almost minimum, so the resort will be a great place for those who do not like too hot weather.
The luxurious beaches of the resort will be completely safe for guests with children. There are no high waves here - silence and the measured sound of the sea disposes to a calm and leisurely rest. Really high level of service is provided on the beaches, which belong to the hotels, and the hotels themselves are famous all over the world for their fashionability.
Travel around the resort's surroundings will surprise you with a selection of picturesque and vivid pictures in the Mediterranean entourage. Riot of natural colors are replaced by beautiful architectural solutions in buildings, and even an ordinary fishing boat in the bay will look brightly and smart. In short, this resort will not just be an unforgettable experience, but rather an amazing example of a successful mix of nature, antiquity and modernity.
Attractions and sights
Elounda is famous not only for chic beach rest, but also for a set of interesting antiquities of the ancient era. There are the ancient Olus ruins just a few minutes from the resort . It is an underwater sunken Greek city. Nearby you can find the ruins of another city - Dreros, and lovers of the Venetian period will definitely enjoy an excursion to the peninsula of Spinalonga.
Stunning Beauty
Tours in Eloundu are purchased in order to enjoy the unique views of the island of Crete and feel like a real ancient Greek aristocrat, resting from their affairs in a chic atmosphere. The combination of natural beauty and the highest level of service attracts first of all those, who love quiet and calm rest. Although for restless youth there is also a set of entertainment - especially the newlyweds love this resort, who want to spend their honeymoon in one of the most beautiful corners of the planet.
It is not necessary to be limited only by beach rest - the resort's surroundings are very picturesque. There is an observation deck is nearby (on the way to the city of Agios Nikolaos), from where you can enjoy a stunning view of the whole island. On the way you can visit many traditional Cretan villages.
The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is located about 80 kilometers away from Elounda. And there is a good transport connection between the capital and the resort . The city of Agios Nikolaos is located 11 kilometers from the resort, which can be quickly reached by taxi.
