Location: Elounda
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What to do and see in Elounda, Crete: The Best Nature & Parks
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)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,603 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 448 reviews
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
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4.0 based on 655 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 493 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
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.
