8 days in Elounda Itinerary

Long a sleepy fishing settlement on Crete's northern coastline, Elounda today serves as a major travel destination, drawing vacationers with a blend of unspoiled natural scenery and luxury resorts.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like The Palace of Knossos and Monastery of Koufi Petra. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Elounda Beach and Spinalonga Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Elounda: Agios Panteleimonas Beach (in Istron), Sitia (Paralia Mochlos & Richtis Gorge) and Agrilos Beach (in Xerocambos). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kolokithia Beach, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, delve into the distant past at Malia Palace Archaeological Site, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Spirit Church.

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If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major aiports are Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Santorini Airport and Karpathos Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Elounda can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 21°C.