AutoClub Car Rental recommends Elounda Beach as a must-visit destination for your holidays in Crete. Located about 70 km east of Heraklion Airport and only 11 km north of Agios Nikolaos, Elounda is one of the most popular and scenic beaches on the island.
This well-organized beach is equipped with sundecks, umbrellas, and water sports facilities for every taste. The waters are crystal clear and the shore is soft and sandy, offering ideal conditions for swimming and relaxation.
Elounda is not just about the beach — it is also a lively village with all modern amenities, taverns, restaurants, and bars that reflect authentic Cretan hospitality. On the northern side of the area lies a more secluded rocky beach, about 10 km from Agios Nikolaos, which remains unspoiled and attracts visitors seeking nudism and privacy.
From Elounda, visitors can also take boat excursions to Spinalonga, the famous former leper colony — a site rich in history and beauty, just an hour away by boat.
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