What to do and see in Elounda, Crete: The Best Nature & Parks

May 27, 2021 Velvet Champine

Elounda (Greek: Ελούντα), alternative transliterations Elounta or Elouda, is a small town on the northern coast of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipality of Agios Nikolaos, until recently (2010) belonging to the prefecture of Lasithi and nowadays the periphery of Crete.
Restaurants in Elounda

1. Spinalonga (Kalydon)

Elounda Bay, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece +30 281 028 8394 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2607
Excellent
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4.5 based on 9,603 reviews

Spinalonga (Kalydon)

Reviewed By minalaki

If you are visiting Crete, do not miss Spinaloga! It holds centuries of history on a small island - from first antic inhabitants, Venetians building fortifications, to Otoman inhabitants and the leper colony, Spinalonga bursts from different and moving stories. It's easy to get there, taking a bus from Agios Nikolaos to Plaka, which both ways is less than 6 eur. Then, at Plaka, you take a boat to the island, which is 10 eur both ways. Entrance thicket to the island is 8 eur. And when you're there - learn, explore, enjoy! We went early, we were at the island before 10 am, so it was peaceful and almost empty. We went alone, without a guide and a group, since we wanted the freedom to wonder around and explore by ourselves, but guides have so many interesting stories that it might worth going with a group. An hour is just enough for a tour around the island, there are some tables with stories and facts about Spinalonga around, and book guides inside the suvenir shop, so that can be helpful if going on your own. Also, tv series The Island, based on the book, can be a good help in understanding how people lived there, in the former leper colony. Experience is absolutely amazing.

2. Spinalonga Beach

Elounda, Crete Greece
Excellent
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Spinalonga Beach

Reviewed By carlosgustavom2018 - Porto, Portugal

Yes, it is worth it! From climbing all the way up to get a 360º view to diving in the clear waters. Spinalonga, among so many other incredible beaches in Crete, is definitely worth visiting. The one day tour is enough.

3. Spinalonga

Plaka, Elounda, Crete Greece
Excellent
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

Spinalonga

Reviewed By jcsoasis - London, United Kingdom

organised ,well worth a visit though a sad place in world history ,as an incarceration island for lepers in the early 20 th century ,very interesting !

4. Kolokithia Beach

Elounda, Crete Greece
Excellent
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4.0 based on 448 reviews

Kolokithia Beach

Reviewed By Marmaladelady - Thurlestone, United Kingdom

The walk is over quite rough terrain, but it is worth it. Gets very busy at weekends. Worth the walk, take a picnic and make it worth it!

5. Elounda Beach

Epar.Od. Agiou Nikolaou - Vrouchas 45, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece
Excellent
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Good
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4.0 based on 655 reviews

Elounda Beach

Reviewed By 522maureenl

Great beach, sunbeds €7 for 2 beds and brolly, very clean . The sea is beautiful and clean lots of fish swimming around for the children’s entertainment. Just of the beach are public toilets, children’s play park and plenty of shops, cafes and bars

6. Plaka Beach

Eparchiaki Odos Agiou Nikolaou - Vrouchas, Plaka, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece
Excellent
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4.0 based on 493 reviews

Plaka Beach

Reviewed By plambert19582018 - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Plaka is a small village which is easily accessible by bus and taxi from Elounda or a 45 minute walk. There are several cafe bars and the beachside restaurants all look out towards the island of Spingalonga. Higly recommeneded for a relaxing day soaking up the sun and village life.

7. Skisma Beach

Elounda, Crete Greece
Excellent
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4.0 based on 35 reviews

Skisma Beach

Reviewed By Marmaladelady - Thurlestone, United Kingdom

Quieter beach with some sun loungers, lovely relaxed feel. Easy access. Gently shelving beach into water, perfect for a swim or a SUP.

8. Chiona Beach

Elounda, Crete 723 00 Greece
Excellent
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Good
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Chiona Beach

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