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Not far from Elounda, close to the Venetian salt pans, we find a few remains of the ancient city Olous (most are submerged in the sea) or Oloundas, which was inhabited since the Minoan period. Olous was one of the hundred most important cities of ancient Crete, with a maximum population of over 30,000 people. The administrative system of Olous was Eunomia, a form of democracy. In Olous, Tallean Zeus, Apollo, and Vritomartis (Artemis) were worshipped.
Olous minted its own coin. The historian Svoronos identified 11 different types of coins. Most of them depicted Vritomartis Artemis on one side and Zeus with an eagle, a dolphin, or a star on the other. The development of Olous continued until the first Byzantine period, as evidenced by the basilicas of Poros with their marvelous mosaics and the Basilica of Kolokytha with its exceptional white marble parts.
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Centrally located in Elounda, Villa LouLa provides accommodation with a private pool and magnificent sea views. Free WiFi is provided.
The villa is fitted with 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dining area, and a bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.
Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.
Spinalonga is 4.4 km from Villa LouLa. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 51 km from the property. Free private parking is provided.
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€65
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Villa Mimaze Minimalist Living is situated in Elounda. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa with a terrace and sea views has 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 6 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the villa.
Elounda Beach is less than 1 km from Villa Mimaze Minimalist Living, while Skisma Beach is a 13-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.
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€577
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Located in Elounda of Lasithi, the seafront Dolphins offers self-catering accommodation with a furnished balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea and Spinalonga Island. It lies within 50 metres from the beach and 200 metres from restaurants, bars and shops.
The air-conditioned apartments feature a separate bedroom and a well-equipped kitchenette with dining area. Facilities include a fridge, a microwave and a safe. The private bathroom comes with a shower. A welcome basket is offered to guests on arrival.
Heraklion Town and Port are located 70 km from Dolphins, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 68 km away. The seaside Agios Nikolaos Town is 10 km away and Plaka Village is at a distance of 4 km. Free public parking is possible nearby.
Set in Elounda and only 700 metres from Elounda Beach, Kristallia provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.
The holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. The air-conditioned holiday home also offers a seating area, washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer.
A car rental service is available at the holiday home.
Skisma Beach is less than 1 km from Kristallia, while Kolokithia Beach is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 60 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Featuring lake views, Sea-front Cozy Apartment provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 700 metres from Elounda Beach. It features mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a car rental service.
Skisma Beach is less than 1 km from Sea-front Cozy Apartment, while Kolokithia Beach is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 60 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Set in Elounda and only 1.2 km from Elounda Beach, Elounda George Studios offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a terrace.
This air-conditioned apartment comes with a kitchen, a seating area, a dining area and a satellite flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment, while cycling and pub crawls can be enjoyed nearby.
Skisma Beach is 1.4 km from Elounda George Studios, while Kolokithia Beach is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 64 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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