Elounda holidays A guide to self catering holidays in Elounda, Crete
Elounda self catering holidays - one of the most popular destinations for luxury holidays, Elounda sits on the northern coast of Crete and is a 15 minute drive away from Agios Nikolas. A bustling seaside town, with a colouful and lively harbour with many quality restaurants, bars and authentic Greek tavernas. The town looks out to the intriguing Spinalonga Island, Crete's most visited site. Eloundas main beach is a Blue flag rated 200 metre stretch of golden sand, as does the quieter Driros Beach which is a 15 minute walk along the coastal path.
A 30 minute drive away is the Minoan Palace of Malia, here you can visit ruins dating back to 1450 BC. There are several travel agencies which will organise bus and boat trips around the island and beyond as well as scooter and ATV rental. Elounda has plenty of activities and entertainment on offer. A great choice of watersports and beach restaurants and bars to suit every taste and budjet. Elounda is also one of the most popular nightspots on the island, both for tourists and residents.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Cafes, bars & restaurants | 50+ |
| Local beaches | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Hiking & Cycling | ✔ |
| Vibrant nightlife | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Airport | Heraklion (62 kms) |
Featured holiday rentals in Elounda
The holiday rentals in and around Elounda are a collection of beautiful villas and apartments, many with pools and some with spectacular views.
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Things to see & do around Elounda
Elounda and the surrounding area is full of interesting beach resorts, historic towns and countryside to explore by bus, car or boat.
| Some suggestions.... | |
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| Wakeboarding & Waterskiing | ✔ |
| Parasailing | ✔ |
| Fishing & swimming boat trip | ✔ |
| Visit Spinalonga Island | ✔ |
| Plaka Beach | ✔ |
| Offroad excursion to Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau | ✔ |
| Sarakina Gorge & High Mountains Adventure | ✔ |
| WaterCity water park (62 km) | ✔ |
Our view on Elounda self catering holidays
Elounda is one of the most popular destinations on the island, where you have everything you need. From glorious beaches to lively nightlife, Elounda is a bustling resort. Renting a villa in or around Elounda is the perfect way to enjoy this wonderful part of the island and is ideal for family holidays or romantic escapes.