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 Cathedral of the Virgin Mary. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Elounda Beach and Paralia Mochlos. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Elounda: Richtis Gorge (in Sitia), Agrilos Beach (in Xerocambos) and Agios Panteleimonas Beach (in Istron). There's much more to do: take a memorable tour with Scuba Funtasea, relax and rejuvenate at Sisi Fish Spa Therapy, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of Koufi Petra, and get a new perspective on nature at Rodanthi Museum.

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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.