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Elounda, alternatively transliterated as Elounta or Elouda, is a small town on the northern coast of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipality of Agios Nikolaos.


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1 - Agios Nikolaos

   10 km away

Agios Nikolaos or Aghios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the town of Ierapetra and west of the town of Sitia.

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2 - Crete

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. It bounds the southern border of the Aegean sea.

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3 - Boat Tours in Elounda

   10 km away

The boat trip starts at the port of Agios Nikolaos. Motor yacht Lagoon power 43 2004 goes to stop at one of the bays close to the well-known Spinalonga. At bay, our guests usually go snorkelling, exploring the area on SUP boards and taking pictures o...

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4 - Spinalonga

Spinalonga is an island located in the Gulf of Elounda in north-eastern Crete, in Lasithi, next to the town of Plaka. The island is further assigned to the area of Kalydon.

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5 - Aghios Nikolaos

   8 km away

The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is a museum in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece. It is currently closed for restoration. No re-opening date is available.

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6 - 4x4 in Elounda

Experience thrilling off-roading, wonderful scenery, and a short Jungle walk to the Richti Waterfall of Crete on this exciting jeep tour! Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and will take you on a trip you will never forget! Your jour...

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7 - Spinalonga fortress

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8 - Malia

   21 km away

Malia or Mallia is a coastal town and a former municipality in the northeast corner of the Heraklion regional unit in Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. It lies 34 kilometres east of Heraklion, the Cretan capital city. The town was the seat of the municipality of Mália.

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9 - 4x4 / Jeep Tours in Malia

   9 km away

Explore the wild natural beauty of Crete on a Jeep safari and hike in the breathtaking Sarakina Gorge. Let this part of the Cretan Paradise enchant you! Crete is one of the most precious gems of the Greek islands. And the best way to discover it is a...

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10 - Aghia Fotia Beach

   30 km away

The beach of Agia Fotia is located 13 kilometers east of Ierapetra, in Crete. It was awarded the Blue Flag in 2006. The village is named after the church of Agia Fotini located here. Agia Fotia Beach has small pebbles and calm, clear waters.

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11 - Hersonissos

   30 km away

Hersonissos, also transliterated as Chersonisos and Hersónisos, is a town and a local government unit in the north of Crete, bordering the Mediterranean / Aegean Sea. The town is about 25 kilometers east of Heraklion and west of Agios Nikolaos. What is usually called Hersonissos is in fact its peninsula and harbour. It is part of the Heraklion regional unit. It is situated 25 km from the Heraklion airport and 27 km from the Heraklion port. The seat of the local government unit is the village of Gournes.

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12 - Sea Kayaking in Elounda

Elounda bay is famous for its crystal clear calm waters. As the bay is closed and protected from the waves of the Aegean sea, the conditions are great for sea kayaking. You have two options: 1) you can rent a sea kayak and paddle on your own in any d...

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13 - Gouves

   35 km away

Gouves is a village and former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011, local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 94.963 km². It lies around 20 km east of Heraklion.

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14 - Koutsouras

   36 km away

Koutsouras is a village in Lasithi regional unit, in Crete, Greece 22 kilometers east of Ierapetra. Its population is 818. It was the headquarters of the municipality of Makry Gialos and is the biggest village in the region.

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15 - Stand up Paddle in Elounda

Elounda bay is famous for its crystal clear calm waters. As the bay is closed and protected from the waves of the Aegean sea, the conditions are great for a stand-up paddle tour. Stand-up paddling is the new way to escape from a crowded beach and enj...

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