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.
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V10 | Two bedrooms | Upper floor veranda4 GUESTS Upper floor veranda-terrace with panoramic view
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V9 | One bedroom | Ground floor patio2 GUESTS Ground floor patio
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V8 | One bedroom | Upper floor veranda2 GUESTS Ground floor patio Upper floor veranda
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V7 | One bedroom | Upper floor veranda2 GUESTS Upper floor veranda Upper floor veranda-terrace with panoramic view
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V6 | One bedroom | Upper floor veranda2 GUESTS Upper floor veranda
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V5 | Two bedrooms | Upper floor veranda4 GUESTS Upper floor two verandas
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V4 | Two bedrooms | Upper floor veranda4 GUESTS Upper floor patio-veranda
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V2 | One bedroom | Upper floor veranda2 GUESTS Upper floor veranda
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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
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“Can’t wait to visit again” | Jul 2019 | UK
Thank you to Leda and Costa for making our stay at EIV just wonderful. My partner Mark and I spent 10 perfect days here in July. We arrived tired after a very early morning flight and were very grateful that Leda and Costa had thought to leave a place of fresh fruit and drinks in […]
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“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 […]
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“Wonderful, peaceful place”, June 2015 by Marianna
You feel like you're far away from everything in the middle of the sea, yet you are only a 10 minute walk away from a bustling village. Marianna
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“Great beaches & rocky alcoves within walking distance, authentic villas and incredible hospitality!” | Aug 2020 | Germany
Great local breakfast options available for purchase at their attached Kiosk / cafe. Homemade and delicious!
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‘A perfect way to enjoy the real Crete’ The Murphs, UK, July 2012
We spent an idyllic 10 days with Lida and her family in July and couldn’t really ask for much more from a real Cretan experience. The location is near perfect – on the small islet opposite Elounda itself enjoying lovely views across the bay, especially the fantastic sunsets, from the good size roof terrace (big […]
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“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 […]
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“A zen oasis in a beautiful setting” | Aug 2021 | UK
Everything about this place was perfect – the location, the hosts, and the accommodation. It was very clean and quiet. Would highly recommend!
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‘Treasure Islet’, Sarah, UK, September 2012
A sunny, light breeze wafts through the balcony into our bright open bedroom, I pad down the wooden stairs and make coffee, returning to watch the morning sea with some fresh watermelon. That or a morning dip in front of our villa, I have neighbours but I don’t feel them, the beach is quiet and […]
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“Off the beaten track” Carol T Hannover, Germany August 2013
Elounda Villas was just what we expected and needed. A quiet relaxing holiday! An ideal place especially for couples and families with young children – a little beach for little feet just in front. It is not suitable for people looking for luxury, pools and all-round service etc., as the word “Villa” may suggest. This […]
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Susanne, UK, July 2012
It was a perfect location ( even if we hadn’t a car), the family run premises were delightful, typically Greek, and the owners were very friendly, pleasant and extremely helpful. The home cooked food on site was delicious, especially the homemade ice cream, and we wished we could have stayed longer than the 3 nights! […]
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.
