Spinalonga Island

Spinalonga Island

The beautiful Spinalonga Island is surrounded by azure blue waters and baron rocky lands. Known as ‘Leper Island’, in 1903 a leper colony was established there to isolate the people suffering from Hansen’s Disease. A walk around the island offers up some of the finest views of the mainland and the perfect swimming spot.
Village of Plaka

Village of Plaka

Elounda, Crete (Heraklion Area)

Four kilometres away from Elounda lies the pretty suburb of Plaka. The beach is beautiful, with crystal clear waters and smooth white pebbles alluring holidaymakers to this peaceful hotspot. Many hotels and...

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Harbourside restaurants and cafés

Harbourside restaurants and cafés

Elounda, Crete (Heraklion Area)

Once a traditional fishing village, Elounda’s picturesque harbour attracts visitors from all over Crete. Follow the narrow streets towards the Venetian saltpans and the Kolokytha Peninsula, then relax along the...

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Elounda Beach

Elounda Beach

Elounda, Crete (Heraklion Area)

Elounda can be found along the north-eastern coastline of Crete. The main beach is a well-presented 200-metre stretch of golden sands, laden with sun loungers and parasols and great views of Spinalonga Island...

5.5 Km to Spinalonga Island - Map