What to do in Elounda, North-East Crete
Elounda is a few kilometres from Agios Nikolaos on Crete's north-east coast, perfectly located in the Gulf of Mirabello, with mountains as a backdrop. This idyllic setting also ensures a temperate climate as the town is protected from the worst vagaries of the weather. Even if you are not a 'morning' person, it's worth getting up early for the absolutely gorgeous sunrise over the stunning Mirabello Bay. With ‘Elounda island’ ( a series of almost islands connected to the mainland by a thin strip of land) directly in front, you couldn’t ask for a better view. The harbour in Elounda town is a working port and quite picture-postcard perfect. It most certainly hasn’t lost any of its original charm despite the ongoing building of luxury villas in the nearby hills and several five-star hotels. Elounda has become popular in recent years due to the success of Victoria Hislop’s ‘The Island’ set partly in the fishing village of Plaka just down the coast and on