Location: Elounda in Greece
Nearest Airport:
Heraklion at 68
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Nearest Ferry:
Agios Nikolaos at 9
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Nearest Motorway:
Main road to Heraklion, etc at 9
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 500.0
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Car: recommended
Pano Elounda is a traditional Cretan village, a peaceful 10mn walk from the town and beaches of Elounda (9 of whiich are Blue Flag). In Elounda you will find tavernas, local 'kafenions' (Greek cafés), bars, plenty of shops, a local market on Friday,.doctors, chemists, a bank, a post office and internet cafe's. Very nearby is Plaka, famous for its fish restaurants and opposite is Spinalonga Isand (a short boat trip from Elounda), built by the Venetians in 1579. Archaeological sites nearby include Olous, the sunken city dating back to 780AD in Elounda itself. On the road to Kritsa you will find Lato, an impressive archaeological site with free admission. The town of Aghios Nikolaos is 9km away (a bus takes 15 minutes, 1.50 Euro) with a lake, shops, bars, tavernas and a market on Wednesdays. All the above are a short distance or drive away, or you can stay in or close to Elounda, and still see famous sites, sample Greek culture, great food and a relaxed lifestyle,! Crete has it all!