Elounda Things to Do

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Beaches

There are both public and private beaches along the peninsula, with convenient tourist facilities such as umbrellas and sun beds. Elounda boasts great views out along the coast, and many waterfront tavernas and cafes from which to enjoy them.

Water Sports

Elounda has an excellent choice of water sports, from jet-skiing and waterskiing, to windsurfing, waterskiing and sailing. Scuba-divers have a PADI-approved dive centre in the resort to take them out to a range of sites, with snorkelling also available.

Sports

The many varied hotels and apartments are well-equipped with sporting facilities, with swimming pools, gyms, tennis, volleyball, badminton, basketball, mini-golf and table-tennis available. Golf can be played at the Crete Golf Club, just over half an hour's drive.

Harbour

The hub of the resort, Elounda's harbour is the place for a relaxing drink or dinner, as well as a spot of people-watching, whilst enjoying the scene of colourful fishing boats coming in with their catch of the day, or the sight of stylish yachts moored in the marina.

Boat Trips

One of the most popular ways to see the area, boat trips depart the harbour regularly and head out along the coast, with special trips out to the island of Spinalonga, with its Venetian fortress, and some of the region's tranquil beaches, and hidden coves and inlets.

Spa Treatments

Luxurious spa treatments are available at the upmarket hotels in the resort, with health and wellness treatments including saunas, steam rooms, body wraps, facials and aromatherapy. Yoga and meditation classes can also be booked.

Day Trips

There are plenty of day trips available, including the former fishing village of Aghios Nikolaos and the rural town of Kritsa, as well as tourist attractions such as Heraklion, Rethymnon, and Knossos.

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