Elounda
Elounda is the most famous cosmopolitan location not only in the island of Crete but also in the entire Aegean Sea much acclaimed for its outstanding establishments in a magnificent natural enviroment.
For these reasons, its fine hotels, listed below, proudly belong to the exclusive category of the Luxury Hotels of the World.
The lagoon of Elounda is shaped between the coast and a small peninsula of 7-8 km length that serves as a breakwater. Today, the peninsula is separated from the mainland by a channel that was dug by the French at the end of the 19th century. A narrow bridge joins the peninsula with the mainland.
The ancient city of Olous was situated in the area of Elounda. Some ruins of the city are preserved at the edge of the peninsula, but most of them are below sea level. The ancient history is visible on the seabed, magically connecting the rich past with the fascinating presence.
Hotels in Elounda
Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel
Open: April - October... Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel is the most exclusive hotel in Greece. Positioned on a peninsular stretch of land, it enjoys an outstanding location overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Mirabello Bay, and the expanse of the Aegean Sea.
Elounda Peninsula Diamond Residences
Open: April - October... The Elounda Peninsula Diamond Residences will uphold the Kokotos’s tradition of excellence in architecture, with an added plus of interior design and furnishings by world-renowned fashion houses.
Aquila Elounda Village - Adults Only Hotel
Open: April to October... The Aquila Elounda Village in Elounda, a member of Boutique Hotels, an exclusive couples and adults only Hotel, for those who seek privacy as long as luxury, set amongst beautiful gardens and magnificent view of the Mirabello bay.
Blue Palace Resort & Spa
Domes Aulus Elounda (Ex Elounda Blu) - Adult Only Hotel
Open: April - October... Elounda Blu Hotel is a newly built Hotel, situated on the North Coast of the Cretan Sea, only 1,5 km from the Village Centre of Elounda and 11 km from Agios Nikolaos.
Domes Of Elounda Autograph Collection Hotel
Open: March to October... Elounda, a place of refined elegance, distinct quality and warm hospitality, Domes of Elounda, each villa and suite is ready to welcome guests who expect the extraordinary to be ab imperative for an unforgettable holiday experience.