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Elounda Elounda

Blush-tinged clouds reflect off the glass-like surface of an infinity pool at sunset. Its placid blue waters merge into a lavender sea. An unparalleled calm envelops the majestic Bay of Elounda as twilight descends. On an exclusive patch of coastline in the northeast region of Crete, Elounda encompasses a breathtaking landscape that combines towering palm trees with fragrant citrus groves. Nearby archaeological sites offer afternoons of exploration among ancient Minoan ruins, while secluded beaches and mountain plateaus provide exquisite immersion into the essence of these timeless natural environs.

Memorable Experiences
  • Divine Promenade
    Walk around Voulismeni Lake where the goddess Athena is said to have bathed.
  • Inspiring Drive
    Journey south along the spectacular eastern edge of the Gulf of Mirabello.
  • Wildlife Encounter
    Spot black-headed wagtail birds at the tranquil Elounda salt pans.
  • Oceanic Bliss
    Escape into relaxation with a warm seawater shower.
  • Distinctive Details
  • Local fishermen prepare the day's catch as a band of lira players tune their instruments. Each year on the fifth day of August, Elounda tributes its past with a traditional fish night on the village square.
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Culture Reconstructed cities and ancient frescos form a vivid picture of an incomparable past.
  • Day Excursions
  • Spinalonga Island Pebbled beaches border high protective walls where desert grass grows from cracks in earth-colored... Read More
  • Knossos A trio of umber columns rises from a yellow stone platform. The apex of this archaeological... Read More
  • Highly Recommended
  • Ancient Olous The crumbling remains of ancient walls take shape beneath the aquamarine waters of the Aegean Sea.... Read More
  • Panagia Kera Graceful figures in long ivory and scarlet ropes, draped in capes of clover and Persian blue, gaze... Read More
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Shopping Emblematic arts are upheld in the vibrant workshops of local painters and sculptors.
  • Local Charms
  • Greek Orthodox Icons & Byzantine Paintings Studio Saint Michael the Archangel clenches his unsheathed sword, while the angel Gabriel serenely holds... Read More
  • Neighborhoods
  • Kritsa In the cool shade of a tamarisk tree, a woman embroiders a swirling blue design around the border... Read More
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • Crete Ceramics A city of terra cotta rises from the patio of a ceramics workshop in Heraklion. Modeled after... Read More
  • Cicada Gallery Lyricism pervades abstract sculptures that rise from marble platforms. Formed of bronze and stone,... Read More
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Cuisine Exquisite meals are marked by simplicity and savored with sophistication.
  • Acclaimed
  • L'Orangerie Beams of yellow light curve against a domed ceiling like modern torches saluting a medieval past.... Read More
  • Megaro Like the walls of a wine cellar, smooth gray stones form an interesting backdrop to a minimalist... Read More
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Ergospasio The hush of night settles over Crete as the sky takes on its twilight hue. From within a historic... Read More
  • Olive-Mint Restaurant Bell jars filled with wine colored olives line a shelf in a kitchen where fresh dough is rolled... Read More
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Noteworthy An enchanting cedar-scented landscape abounds with many opportunities for discovery.
  • Adventure
  • Chrissi Island Pale pink seashells wash up on the shore. The aquamarine waters of the Libya Sea wash over them,... Read More
  • Day Excursions
  • Archanes Bonfires burn in the dusty stone streets of Archanes each June for the feast of Saint John the... Read More
  • Local Charms
  • Boutari Crete Winery Straight rows of carefully planted grape vines stretch across a fertile valley. Warm Aegean breezes... Read More
  • Neighborhoods
  • Agios Nikolaos Yellow honeysuckle vines cling to the walls of an open-air cinema, engulfing the alluring space... Read More
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