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Elounda Bay
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About
Elounda Bay is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 25th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 7.3 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Schisma Eloundas settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Elounda Bay shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
16 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Candia Beach II, which has a rating of 8.7.
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+18
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3.3
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+18
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Elounda Bay is located in Crete within Schisma Eloundas, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is amazing. The scenery is incredibly beautiful. The pool is lovely, and the sea is absolutely stunning. The facilities are well-maintained, and the service is exactly what you would expect from a 5-star establishment. The room was incredibly spacious, and the jacuzzi and steam room were in perfect working order. Everything was exceptionally clean and tidy. It's a ..."
Sol Renner
"Absolutely fantastic. I've traveled extensively and can't recall a better place. Upon arrival, instead of having to stand at the counter (feeling quite exhausted), we were escorted to a table, served drinks, and comfortably taken care of with the necessary paperwork. Our room was stocked with delicious meals and a refreshing bottle of wine. The arrangement and design, spread..."
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User reviews
"The beach is amazing. The scenery is incredibly beautiful. The pool is lovely, and the sea is absolutely stunning. The facilities are well-maintained, and the service is exactly what you would expect from a 5-star establishment. The room was incredibly spacious, and the jacuzzi and steam room were in perfect working order. Everything was exceptionally clean and tidy. It's a ..."
Sol Renner
"Absolutely fantastic. I've traveled extensively and can't recall a better place. Upon arrival, instead of having to stand at the counter (feeling quite exhausted), we were escorted to a table, served drinks, and comfortably taken care of with the necessary paperwork. Our room was stocked with delicious meals and a refreshing bottle of wine. The arrangement and design, spread..."
Arlo Snapshot
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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1.5km
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Located at nearest locality
Schisma Eloundas
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190m from center
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1.9km
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Located at nearest locality
Schisma Eloundas
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610m from center
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2.9km
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Schisma Eloundas
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3.9km from center
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4.2km
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Located at nearest locality
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5km from center
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4.2km
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Located at nearest locality
Schisma Eloundas
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5km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Xirokampos 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Istro 0.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water
Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Limenas Chersonisou 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Anissaras 0.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Anissaras 0.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Ellinika 1.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Ellinika 1.7 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ariadne• 1 min walk
- Sail In• 2 min walk
- Thalassa• 2 min walk
- Blue Lagoon The Alie...• 5 min walk
Attractions
- Κανάλι Ελουντας• 10 min walk
- Elounda Views• 14 min walk
- Dianiskari Beach• 14 min walk
- cSc - Tour of Crete...• 15 min walk
Transport
- JSH• 34km
- Sitia Bus Station• 34.5km
- lti Meli Palace• 21.2km
Localities
- Schisma Eloundas• 1.4km
- Kastelli• 7.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Elounda Bay?
The Elounda Bay is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Elounda Bay?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Elounda Bay has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Elounda Bay good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Elounda Bay does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Elounda Bay for swimming is positive.
Is the Elounda Bay good for families?
Yes, the Elounda Bay is good place for families with children. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Elounda Bay secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
What are the key audiences of Elounda Bay?
Elounda Bay can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Elounda Bay?
The bar is located right on the Elounda Bay.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ariadne is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Elounda Bay?
There are 664 places to stay in the Elounda Bay area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Elounda Bay include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Elounda Bay from parking?
The Elounda Bay has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Elounda Bay?
There are 4 attractions near Elounda Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Κανάλι Ελουντας located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Elounda Bay?
The month with the highest temperature in Elounda Bay is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Elounda Bay (Crete island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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