The fishing village of Elounda on the island of Crete in Greece is popular with couples and families looking for a relaxing beach holiday. There are many luxury hotels with excellent facilities including 18 hole golf courses and spa treatment centres. The charm and authenticity of this Greek fishing village remains intact even though Elounda is modern enough to have banks, pharmacies and supermarkets. Visitors to Elounda can be swept away with Al Fresco dining and chatting with the locals. Elounda is situated 65km from Heraklion Airport and is conveniently connected by bus, taxi and private transfer services. Cars and bikes can be hired to tour the island and there are regular boat excursions to Spinalonga Islands and its historic fortress. A short bus ride takes visitors to the popular town of Aghios Nikolaos.
