Welcome to Elounda, Crete
Elounda Island Villas is a cluster of ten self-catered holiday apartments located in the most fascinating part of Mirabello. 1 km away from the village of Elounda at the quiet peninsula of Spinalonga, you can get here easily by car or on foot via a causeway and a bridge.
The northern Gulf of Mirabello is one of the most picturesque and the most tastefully developed stretches of coast on Crete. We invite you to explore the majestic scenery and tranquility of the area and enjoy your stay in our facilities.
The best holiday apartments Elounda Island Villas can offer is to allow you to feel Crete
Elounda Island Villas
Elounda Island Villas offer a delightful and friendly atmosphere for people who want to relax by the sea and explore eastern Crete. Select between 9 cozy apartments that combine different characteristics and amenities.
The beautiful and peaceful location is a perfect destination for families, couples, newly-wed or a friendly companionship. Large terraces, comfortable verandas, balconies and patios offer a direct view of the blue sea and the spectacular Cretan mountains.
VIEW ALL
-
V10 | Two bedrooms | Upper floor veranda4 GUESTS Upper floor veranda-terrace with panoramic view
-
V9 | One bedroom | Ground floor patio2 GUESTS Ground floor patio
-
V8 | One bedroom | Upper floor veranda2 GUESTS Ground floor patio Upper floor veranda
-
V7 | One bedroom | Upper floor veranda2 GUESTS Upper floor veranda Upper floor veranda-terrace with panoramic view
-
V6 | One bedroom | Upper floor veranda2 GUESTS Upper floor veranda
-
V5 | Two bedrooms | Upper floor veranda4 GUESTS Upper floor two verandas
-
V4 | Two bedrooms | Upper floor veranda4 GUESTS Upper floor patio-veranda
-
V2 | One bedroom | Upper floor veranda2 GUESTS Upper floor veranda
-
V1 | Two bedrooms | Ground floor patio-veranda4 GUESTS Ground floor patio-veranda
Fully powered by the sun
Elounda Island Villas is a pioneer of its kind, being the first hotel in Greece to ever use exclusively renewable energy sources. A photovoltaic system was installed in 1996, which has since then been regularly upgraded, successfully providing electrical energy to all the houses and the common areas of the cluster. Hot water is also supplied by solar panels. Recently, driven by our need for more environmentally friendly solutions, we installed a biological wastewater system thanks to which water used in kitchens and bathrooms is not wasted and can instead be safely reused for the gardens.
All holiday apartments have windows, front and back, which provide natural air circulation. Furthermore, ceiling and wall fans can be used in case of high temperatures. It should be noted that, due to the Solar Energy System, air conditioning cannot be used in the cluster. Therefore, guests are kindly requested to understand that the lack of A/C is consistent with the hotel’s eco-friendly mission statement, aiming to contribute to environmental protection as much as possible.
Guest Reviews
REVIEWSVIEW ALL
-
“Crete’s Best Kept Secret”, 1/7/14 by Sue
‘A truly delightful place to stay and exceeded our expectations….The accommodation was simply furnished on 4 levels with 3 balconies, one of which had the sun all day. The bathrooms were of a great standard with none of the Greek toilet smell you often get in hot climates. The cleaner came in every day and […]
-
“A dream getaway!” | Apr | 2021 Greece
Ideally located on a tiny island opposite Elounda with spectacular day and night views of this blessed area. Great hosts offering clean, spacious villas with a unique character and an serious eco-friendly approach. The beautiful scenery, the sea breeze, the singing birds and the natural colours immediately indulge you in a unique getaway. Time stops. […]
-
“A cozy and charming place for a wonderful vacation in Crete!” | Aug 2015 | Spain
We were looking for a quiet place in Crete and we found some place really special. The location is amazing! the views from the bedroom, the restaurant…just great! Calm and very cozy! The owner and people working there are so nice! We got many recomendations from them of things to do, places to visit, restaurants […]
-
“A place to relax…” | Sep 2017 | UK
The place is in a great location, overlooking the bay of Elounda. It’s around a 15 – 20 minute walk from civilization, along the shoreline and therefore making it perfect for that quiet getaway. The hosts, Costa and Lida were lovely; very warm and welcoming. They are on hand until 5pm every day to answer […]
-
“Paradise on earth!” | costasav | London, United Kingdom | Oct 2013
Unspoiled natural beauty, peaceful surroundings and wonderful people. This is Elounda Island Villas for me. I stayed here last Ocotber and definitely will come back. The cost to stay and eat here is affordable, I even could say cheap. But the value is high. Stayed October 2013, travelled with friends
-
“Bliss”, June 2014
‘What joy to arrive here from our home in Boston, Massachusetts via England and Athens hot and dusty and to be handed a banana smoothie. It really was bliss, and our villa no. 2 was a very happy home for 10 days. We walked miles every day, swam, hired a boat and explored, and ate […]
-
‘Keep it real in Crete like Lady Gaga’, The Guardian, May 2011
…An affordable, characterful alternative are the Elounda Island Villas, simple apartments on a tiny island just off Elounda… Read the full article here →
-
“A Special Place” rjclarky | London, United Kingdom | June 2013
This is a really special place. Not just because of its wonderful location but because of the welcome held for anyone lucky enough to find themselves staying here. The only accomodation on this island, tethered to the mainland by a narrow bridge linked to a causeway, these beautiful, simple villas are the perfect place to […]
-
“Unusual and quirky. Loved it!” | Aug 2021 | UK
Loved the unusual location. Loved our little house. Liked the air blowing through without air con. Great snorkeling at the pebble beach.
-
“Great family Holiday” | Nov 2020
We managed as a family to get away for a week and stayed in room 10 with the balcony which was great for family privacy when needed .. It was a fantastic position with many great beaches with great snorkelling that the kids really enjoyed ..the shops where a short walk away with a good […]
Lasithi
Lasithi is the eastern of the 4 counties on the island of Crete. It is renowned for its mild climate and its overlapping combinations of morphology, from the green plateaus up in the mountains, to the majestic coastline on the north around the Gulf of Mirabello and the south east arid part that dips in to the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.
Elounda
Elounda is located at a cove on the coastline of the Mirabello Gulf. As it is overlooking the north east part of Crete and the beautiful deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea, it also engulfs the peninsula of the Island of Elounda or Kolokytha as it is alternatively known. On the one end of the longish peninsula there is the sunken city of ancient Olous…and on the other the remains of Spinalonga, a Venetian fortress that carries prior and later local history.
Kolokytha
Kolokytha is another name for the peaceful Spinalonga peninsula that stretches within the gulf of Elounda. A beautiful and protected spot, with walking paths and beaches all around, monuments from ancient and most recent cultures. It offers a relaxing and soothing effect to its visitors and also to the biodiversity it sustains. Not inhabited at the moment, yet it has been at the past and still now some very few buildings exist and are maintained.
