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What to do

Looking for things to do in Elounda? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Spinalonga Fortress
Spinalonga Fortress
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5.0/51 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Spinalonga
Spinalonga
4.1
5.0/54 Reviews
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Boat tour
AMAZONAS PARK
AMAZONAS PARK
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Zoos & aquariums
Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete
Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete
3.5
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Cretan Olive Oil Farm
Cretan Olive Oil Farm
3.2
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Farms and pastures
Paralia Schisma Elountas
Paralia Schisma Elountas
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Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
3.0
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Agios Nikolaos Bus Station Heraklion-Lasithi Busses
Agios Nikolaos Bus Station Heraklion-Lasithi Busses
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Voulisma beach
Voulisma beach
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Beaches and shores
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The Abduction of Europe
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Elounda, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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The Nest Resort
The Nest Resort
4.7/537 Reviews
Lyttos Beach
Lyttos Beach
4.5/5107 Reviews
Minos Palace Resort
Minos Palace Resort
4.7/566 Reviews
InterContinental Crete
InterContinental Crete
4.6/560 Reviews
Elounda Garden Suites Heated Pool
Elounda Garden Suites Heated Pool
4.6/547 Reviews
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)
4.7/577 Reviews
Triton Beachfront Village Hotel
Triton Beachfront Village Hotel
3.7/521 Reviews
Skipper Beachfront Suites
Skipper Beachfront Suites
4.4/5283 Reviews
Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa
Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa
4.7/576 Reviews
Astron Hotel
Astron Hotel
4.2/519 Reviews
Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Melia
Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Melia
4.6/549 Reviews
Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
4.5/563 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Elounda dishes and foodie spots.
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Nikos Fish Tavern
Nikos Fish Tavern
4.7/57 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. £15/person
Olio Restaurant
Olio Restaurant
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
THEA RESTAURANT
THEA RESTAURANT
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. £17/person
Dimitris Steak House
Dimitris Steak House
4.7/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. £12/person
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4.4/57 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
Avg. £29/person
Poulis
Poulis
4.3/56 Reviews
Korfos Blue Restaurant Cafe
Korfos Blue Restaurant Cafe
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Western cuisine
Sea view
Avg. £18/person
Eden Cocktail Bar
Eden Cocktail Bar
4.9/57 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
Kalidon The Floating Restaurant
Kalidon The Floating Restaurant
3.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Taverna Leonidas
Taverna Leonidas
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Delmar Snack Bar
Delmar Snack Bar
4.7/57 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
Isalos Elounda
Isalos Elounda
4.7/57 Reviews
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Bars/bistros

Elounda Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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A Simple Hotel in Crete That Blew Us Away with Its Location

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Spinalonga Island - Greece

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Popular Luxury Hotels Near Elounda

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Cali Mykonos
Cali Mykonos
9.8/553 Reviews
Acro Wellness Suites - Adults Only
Acro Wellness Suites - Adults Only
9.6/566 Reviews
Phos the Boutique
Phos the Boutique
9.6/527 Reviews
Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection
Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection
9.6/553 Reviews
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
9.5/541 Reviews
The Saint Hotel
The Saint Hotel
9.5/585 Reviews
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini
9.4/554 Reviews
Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.7/579 Reviews
Andronis Arcadia Hotel
Andronis Arcadia Hotel
9.3/5106 Reviews
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa
9.3/545 Reviews
Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros
Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros
9.6/56 Reviews
Avant Mar Paros
Avant Mar Paros
8.8/562 Reviews

Popular Family Hotels Near Elounda

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Daios Cove
Daios Cove
9.1/542 Reviews
Ostria Resort & Spa
Ostria Resort & Spa
9.4/540 Reviews
Nana Golden Beach All Inclusive Resort & Spa
Nana Golden Beach All Inclusive Resort & Spa
9.7/565 Reviews
Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa
Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa
9.8/576 Reviews
Creta Maris Resort
Creta Maris Resort
9.1/5102 Reviews
Mitsis Selection Laguna
Mitsis Selection Laguna
9.2/5109 Reviews
Lyttos Beach
Lyttos Beach
9.0/5107 Reviews
Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
9.0/563 Reviews
Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
9.2/564 Reviews
Mitsis Rinela
Mitsis Rinela
8.9/5102 Reviews
The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.0/565 Reviews
Grecotel LUXME White
Grecotel LUXME White
8.9/553 Reviews

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Elounda

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Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel
Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel
9.0/567 Reviews
Naiades Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
Naiades Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
8.5/58 Reviews
Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.4/562 Reviews
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa
9.6/572 Reviews
Candia Park Village
Candia Park Village
9.4/574 Reviews
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay
8.7/525 Reviews
Minos Palace Resort
Minos Palace Resort
9.4/566 Reviews
Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.4/549 Reviews
Miramare Resort & Spa
Miramare Resort & Spa
8.2/559 Reviews
The Island Concept Luxury Boutique Hotel Heated Pool
The Island Concept Luxury Boutique Hotel Heated Pool
9.4/546 Reviews
Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel
Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel
8.8/546 Reviews
Ostria Apartments
Ostria Apartments
9.1/5167 Reviews

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Elounda

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Candia Park Village
Candia Park Village
9.4/574 Reviews
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
9.2/550 Reviews
Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.4/549 Reviews
Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort
Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort
8.8/555 Reviews
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels
8.9/598 Reviews
Ostria Resort & Spa
Ostria Resort & Spa
9.4/540 Reviews
Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
9.2/571 Reviews
Creta Maris Resort
Creta Maris Resort
9.1/5102 Reviews
Aldemar Knossos Villas
Aldemar Knossos Villas
9.6/55 Reviews
Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
9.2/564 Reviews
Mitsis Rinela
Mitsis Rinela
8.9/5102 Reviews
Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa
Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa
8.7/585 Reviews

Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Elounda

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Minos Palace Resort
Minos Palace Resort
9.4/566 Reviews
Niko Seaside Resort Crete - MGallery Collection
Niko Seaside Resort Crete - MGallery Collection
9.1/563 Reviews
Elios Hill
Elios Hill
9.2/55 Reviews
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)
9.5/577 Reviews
Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa
Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa
8.7/585 Reviews
Manili Boutique Suites & Villas
Manili Boutique Suites & Villas
8.9/542 Reviews
Acro Suites – A Wellbeing Resort
Acro Suites – A Wellbeing Resort
9.1/52 Reviews
Happy Cretan Suites
Happy Cretan Suites
9.6/5104 Reviews
The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort
The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort
9.1/578 Reviews
The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.0/565 Reviews
Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.1/557 Reviews
Anastasia Princess Luxury Beach Residence, Adults Only
Anastasia Princess Luxury Beach Residence, Adults Only
9.7/577 Reviews

Popular Vacation Homes Near Elounda

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DeLight Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
DeLight Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.6/555 Reviews
Nectar Luxury Apartments
Nectar Luxury Apartments
10.0/56 Reviews
Olia Villas & Suites
Olia Villas & Suites
9.2/551 Reviews
Plakias Suites Coco-Mat Full Experience
Plakias Suites Coco-Mat Full Experience
9.0/5114 Reviews
ChaniaStay Central Apartments
ChaniaStay Central Apartments
9.5/5186 Reviews
Cyano Suites
Cyano Suites
9.5/547 Reviews
Kymo Luxury Suites Paros
Kymo Luxury Suites Paros
9.9/542 Reviews
Onar Patmos
Onar Patmos
9.8/553 Reviews
Pyrgos Traditional Village
Pyrgos Traditional Village
8.8/5139 Reviews

Popular Hotels with Villas Near Elounda

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Daios Cove
Daios Cove
9.1/542 Reviews
Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa
Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa
9.8/576 Reviews
Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
9.2/564 Reviews
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini
9.2/555 Reviews
Desiterra Resort
Desiterra Resort
9.4/5104 Reviews
Andronis Concept
Andronis Concept
9.3/553 Reviews
Virginia's Cave Villas
Virginia's Cave Villas
9.5/566 Reviews
Elies Resorts
Elies Resorts
9.2/515 Reviews
Myconian Villa Collection - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Myconian Villa Collection - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
9.5/547 Reviews
Mykonos Blu, A Grecotel Resort to Live
Mykonos Blu, A Grecotel Resort to Live
9.3/564 Reviews
Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
9.0/552 Reviews
Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa
Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa
9.2/5108 Reviews

Popular Premium Hotels Near Elounda

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Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel
Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel
9.0/567 Reviews
Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.4/562 Reviews
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa
9.6/572 Reviews
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay
8.7/525 Reviews
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
9.2/550 Reviews
Minos Palace Resort
Minos Palace Resort
9.4/566 Reviews
Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.4/549 Reviews
Niko Seaside Resort Crete - MGallery Collection
Niko Seaside Resort Crete - MGallery Collection
9.1/563 Reviews
InterContinental Crete
InterContinental Crete
9.2/560 Reviews
Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel
Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel
8.8/546 Reviews
Daios Cove
Daios Cove
9.1/542 Reviews
Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort
Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort
8.8/555 Reviews

Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Elounda

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Naiades Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
Naiades Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
8.5/58 Reviews
Candia Park Village
Candia Park Village
9.4/574 Reviews
Vasia Ormos Hotel (Adults Only)
Vasia Ormos Hotel (Adults Only)
8.8/559 Reviews
The Island Concept Luxury Boutique Hotel Heated Pool
The Island Concept Luxury Boutique Hotel Heated Pool
9.4/546 Reviews
Beach Walk Luxury Suites
Beach Walk Luxury Suites
9.2/5438 Reviews
Edem Boutique Hotel
Edem Boutique Hotel
10.0/536 Reviews
Faedra Beach
Faedra Beach
8.1/544 Reviews
Enorme Santanna Island
Enorme Santanna Island
8.7/544 Reviews
Porto Sisi Hotel Apartments
Porto Sisi Hotel Apartments
9.2/5124 Reviews
Maritimo Beach Hotel
Maritimo Beach Hotel
9.1/547 Reviews
Ella Rocrita
Ella Rocrita
9.0/540 Reviews
Grecotel Meli Palace
Grecotel Meli Palace
9.0/574 Reviews

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More Things To Do in Elounda

Spinalonga Boat Trip from Elounda Port  |  Plaka, Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos - Small Group Winter Tour  |  European universal 5G/4G eSIM | Multi-network support, supports All AI & TikTok | 500MB/day - 50GB total | 1-90 days | 24-hour billing | QR code  |  Global (77 Countries) 5G/4G eSIM | Supports Google Maps/TikTok/ChatGPT | Total Data Plan | 24-Hour Billing | 1–30 Days | QR code  |  Europe 4G/5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code  |  Orange World 4G/LTE eSIM | Calls + SMS | 31 Days Total 50MB–20GB | Calendar-Day Billing | QR code  |  Europe (40 Countries) 5G eSIM | Supports Google Maps/TikTok/ChatGPT | Daily / Total Data Plans | Natural Day Billing | 1–90 Days | QR Code  |  Europe 5G eSIM | Fully Supports AI & TikTok | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code  |  Europe Orange 4G/5G eSIM | Calls + SMS | French phone number | 24-hour billing | QR code  |  Global 77 Countries 4G/5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code  |  Europe Orange 4G/5G eSIM | Calls + SMS Included on Selected Plans | French Phone Number | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code  |  Balkans 11 Countries 5G eSIM | All AI & TikTok | 1–30 Days | QR Code  |  Greece | 5G/4G eSIM | Daily Plan/Data Package | Natural Day Billing | 1-30 Days | QR code  |  Multiple European countries CTExcel 5G eSIM | EE Internet United Kingdom number | Supports calls & SMS register app | Local phone customer support | 7-30 days | QR code  |  Europe, Balkans 5G/4G eSIM | Daily Package/Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code  |  Heraklion: Guided Organic Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour  |  Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch  |  Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery  |  Heraklion: Cretan private cooking lesson with lunch in Arolithos  |  Lychnostatis Open Air Museum : Grape-Feast every Wednesday  |  Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ  |  From Ierapetra: Chrissi Island Yacht Cruise with Lunch  |  Palace of Knossos and Zeus Cave: Private Tour  |  Heraklion: Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze  |  Safari Club: Minoan Route with Lunch  |  Crete: Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour  |  Greece 5G eSIM | 3 Networks Covered | Fully Supports AI & TikTok | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code  |  Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion  |  Bali Rethymno Panormo unforgettable cross-country experience  |  Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno