Elounda
Ελούντα
A luxury resort fishing village on the northern shore of Mirabello Bay, with calm waters lined with upscale hotels. Spinalonga Island is a 15-minute boat ride away from the harbor.
Elounda was once a small fishing village but became Crete's most luxurious resort area starting in the 1970s. Its calm bay is excellent for swimming and snorkeling. To the south, an isthmus connects to the Spinalonga Peninsula (Kalo Limnionas), and beneath the water you can see the ruins of the ancient city of Olous, along with old windmills and salt pans nearby. From the harbor, boats leave for Spinalonga Island about every half hour. A round trip costs roughly €10–15, with island admission paid separately. The village itself has a beach, seafood restaurants, and a seaside promenade.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Olous
- Plaka
- Spinalonga
- Kolokytha Beach
- Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
- Agios Nikolaos
- Almyros Beach
- Ancient Lato