Holidays to Elounda

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Elounda fly into the island of Crete and have a flying time of approximately 4 hours from the UK. Elounda flights are operated by many charter and low-cost airlines giving you a great chance to catch a last minute holiday to Elounda. The transfer time from the airport to the resort is about 2 hours 30 minutes by coach. Once in the resort a good way to explore further into the island is by hiring a car. Alternatively walking and public transport are perfectly easy ways to get around.

Things to do

Holidays in Elounda attract quite a wealthy cosmopolitan crowd, with their yachts in the harbour this is another main focal point in the resort. Lazy days in Elounda can be spent by taking a picturesque stroll along the beach, the beautiful back drop of lush mountains is breathtaking. The harbour is an ideal place to sit and watch the world go by, with a leisurely drink and bite to eat, it sounds like the perfect day in the sun. Water sports are available at the beach. Some of the most popular choices are snorkelling and scuba diving as the waters are crystal clear and home to the spectacular Olous, an underwater ancient city. Package holidays to Elounda enjoy some interesting historical features such as the island of Spinalonga, a magnificent 16th century Venetian fortress. Just a short bus ride down the road you could find yourself enjoying a fantastic day trip at the busy fishing village of Aghios Nikolaos. Night life in Elounda is centred on the social town square. There are plenty of bars, cafes, restaurants and discos for you to enjoy and the resorts popularity means that the night scene is growing, ideal for dancing on into the night.

Food and drink

Cheap holidays to Elounda offer brilliant value, especially on food and drink. Eating out in Elounda is very cosmopolitan, you can choose from traditional style tavernas serving local dishes and traditional Greek dishes such as fresh local produce and the famous mezes, best enjoyed with a bottle of local wine. Restaurants in the town have menus that offer several international and continental choices and there is a wide choice available to suit all palates