Elounda Hotels

Elounda is a tourist resort close to the Agios Nikolaos town at the east coast of Crete. Elounda is built on a small peninsula and it is close to the small islet of Spinalonga.

Elounda is known for its luxurious hotels that are considered as some of the best hotels in the world. Thus, lots of celebrities and other distinguished people like prime ministers, famous actors and Arabian princes visit Elounda during the summer time. For the non "rich and famous", Elounda offers a variety of affordable accommodation options, such as apartments, studio's, etc.

In Elounda you can find anything you want like shops, restaurants, bars, spa and a variety of sports facilities: golf, tennis, soccer, volleyball and many water sports. From Elounta you can also take a small ferry boat to the islet of Spinalonga or other nearby beaches around the peninsula. You can easily reach Elounda by bus from Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion.

Hotel Elounda Ilion

Hotel Elounda Ilion is build on a hill offering a panoramic view to the bay of Elounda. Elounda has been characterized as a place of particular natural beauty and is considered as one of the most beautiful and quiet resorts of the Mediterranean. The sea is clean and it's suitable for all kinds of water sports. The architecture of hotel Ilion is adapted in the environment and the gardens include a large variety of plants and fruit trees. Hotel Elounda Ilion is situated 6 kilometres from the city of Agios Nikolaos and 2 kilometres from Elounda.

Elounda Traditional Houses & Villas

Elounda Traditional Houses are located in Mavrikiano, one kilometre from Elounda. All houses have been recently renovated, as an expression of their owners' affection for the preservation of Crete's traditional architecture and its history.

The Elounda Traditional Houses are located in the middle of the Mavrikiano settlement, overlooking the bay of Elounda, just a 10 minutes walk away from the sandy beach.

In addtion to these houses, there are also two traditional villas available for rent in the nearby village of Vrouhas, 10 kilometres from Elounda or 2,5 kilometres from Plaka.