Best things to do in Elounda town in 2024: Activities and Attractions

Best Things to do in Elounda town from Crete Island
Elounda town

Elounda, a picturesque town nestled on Crete’s northeastern coast, is replete with activities that promise to enchant its visitors. Among the best things to do in Elounda, you can surrender to the leisure of sun-drenched, secluded beaches or don a mask and snorkel to explore the underwater wonders of Mirabello Bay. The quaintness of Elounda’s fishing village offers a slice of Cretan charm and a step back in time, while history buffs can delve into the ancient ruins of Olous. For spiritual solace, the Monastery of Panagia Kera stands adorned with stunning frescoes. No visit to Elounda would be complete without a boat trip to Spinalonga Island, with its imposing Venetian fortifications and poignant history as a former leper colony, providing a moving encounter with the past. See below the list of best things to do in Elounda for a treasure trove of experiences that await in this coastal sanctuary.

Where Elounda town is

Best things to do in Elounda town in 2024 is located at Elounda town. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.

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From Heraklion

Olous Archaeological Site · 1.1 km away

4.1 (18)rated 4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Journey back in time and explore the ancient civilizations of Crete on a private full-day tour…

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Agios Nikolaos

Kolokytha Beach · 2.7 km away

4.8 (8)rated 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews

This private boat cruise charters a motorboat and skipper from Agios Nikolaos harbour for 4 hours,…

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Heraklion, Malia, Hersonissos

Spinalonga · 4.2 km away

4.1 (60)rated 4.1 out of 5 from 60 reviews

This trip combines a coach transfer from the Heraklion coast with a boat cruise around the…

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Stay in Elounda town

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Boho Sea View Apartments

20 Πλατεία Σφακιανάκη Μπότη 1 · 0.0 km away

4.4rated 4.4 out of 5

Set in Elounda, 300 metres from Elounda Beach and 500 metres from Skisma Beach, Boho Sea…

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Elounda Square Home

Ειρήνης · 0.1 km away

4.8rated 4.8 out of 5

Situated in Elounda, 300 metres from Elounda Beach and 500 metres from Skisma Beach, Elounda Square…

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Swim in Beaches near Elounda town

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Agia Paraskevi beaches

Agia Paraskevi beaches · 1.7 km away

Beginning your journey from Elounda and heading towards Plaka along the coastal road, you will soon…

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Armos beaches

Armos beaches · 2.8 km away

Armos, the northern area of the Spinalonga Peninsula, opposite the Spinalonga fort’s islet, Kalydon, is a…

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Plaka beach

Plaka beach · 4.4 km away

Plaka beach is a pebbly, well-organised beach in the village of Plaka, on the northeast coast…

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Explore Archaeological Sites near Elounda town

Ancient Olous

Ancient Olous · 0.9 km away

Not far from Elounda, close to the Venetian salt pans, we find a few remains of…

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Ancient Naxos at Oxa

Ancient Naxos at Oxa · 2.4 km away

The ancient city of Itanos was a powerful city in Crete, particularly during the Hellenistic and…

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Temple of Venus Lenika

Aphrodite’s Sanctuary at Lenika · 3.5 km away

The quaint, age-old Sanctuary of Afrodision Iero, also known as the Aphrodite Temple, can be found…

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Ancient Lato

Ancient Lato · 11 km away

Ancient Lato is a ruined city of the classical and Hellenistic period, spread across two hills…

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Priniatikos Tower

Priniatikos Tower · 15 km away

Priniatikos Pirgos is a small peninsula located near the village of Kalo Chorio in the Mirabelo…

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Visit the Monasteries near Elounda town

Kardamoutsa Monastery

Kardamoutsa Monastery · 5.2 km away

Located near the village of Karydi and situated at an altitude of 540m, the male monastery…

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Areti Monastery in Karydi

Areti Monastery in Karydi · 5.9 km away

The Holy Trinity Monastery of Areti is situated near the village of Karydi (close to Neapolis)…

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St. George Selinaris monastery

St. George Selinaris monastery · 17 km away

4.7rated 4.7 out of 5

St George Selinaris is a men’s monastery inside the Selinari gorge in eastern Crete, close to…

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Faneromeni Monastery near Gournia

Faneromeni Monastery near Gournia · 18 km away

The Panagia Faneromeni Monastery, also known as Virgin Mary of Gournia, is situated northwest of Pachia…

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Go hiking to the nearby gorges

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Kouroukoulos Gorge

Kouroukoulos Gorge · 8.8 km away

The undiscovered Kouroukoulos gorge originates from the abandoned village of Agalianos, located in the Merambelo district…

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Skotini Gorge

Skotini Gorge · 9.5 km away

The Skotini Gorge cuts through some of the most secluded and untamed regions of Crete. A…

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Adrianos Gorge

Adrianos Gorge · 11 km away

The Adrianos Gorge originates from the Adrianos village. There are areas within the gorge where large…

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Maliaris Gorge

Maliaris Gorge · 12 km away

The Maliaris Gorge, which originates near the Peronides village, travels west of the Souvlos village where…

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Kritsa Gorge

Kritsa Gorge · 13 km away

The Kritsa Gorge, located 9.5km southwest of Agios Nikolaos, begins near the charming village of Kritsa…

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Selinaris Gorge

Selinaris Gorge · 17 km away

Located approximately 45km east of Heraklion and 21km west of Agios Nikolaos, the Gorge Sellinari is…

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Agriomandra Gorge

Agriomandra Gorge · 18 km away

The Agriomandra gorge, though brief in length, leads to the charming, small beach of Agriomandra. To…

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Dine at the Best Restaurants in Elounda town

Have a Drink at Bars in Elounda town

Bar Raki

Epar.Od. Mochlou, Mochlos 720 57, Greece · 19 km away

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Museums in Elounda town

Spinalonga fortress

Spinalonga, Ελούντα, Elounta, Crete 720 53, Greece · 4.1 km away

4.3rated 4.3 out of 5

Spinalonga, a rugged islet off Crete’s Elounda Bay, boasts a rich history from its ancient origins…

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