ELOUNDA BEACH HOTEL & VILLAS ELOUNDA BAY PALACE, CRETE, GREECE
■ UNDER-the-radar Elounda is a picturesque fishing village set on the northern tip of Crete. Here, two luxury beachfront retreats, Elounda Bay Palace and Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, sit side by side offering a secluded island experience surrounded by acres of lush gardens and fringed by golden sands.
ELOUNDA BEACH HOTEL & VILLAS
With its privileged waterfront location, this sophisticated sanctuary offers a range of accommodation options, from spectacular suites and private bungalows as well as expansive villas that come with private pools and are set right on the water’s edge.
It’s a short stroll through the lush gardens to the sandy, Blue Flag beaches, and foodies will be in heaven with five à la carte restaurants offering mouthwatering Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.
Take to the water for scuba diving, waterskiing or jet skiing. Or have fun on terra firma, with tennis courts, a mini football pitch and state-of-the-art gym, with entertaining kids’ clubs for the little ones.
ELOUNDA BAY PALACE
Overlooking the shimmering blue of Mirabello Bay, you can choose from a range of fantastic accommodations offering everything from stunning private pools to panoramic sea views. Across 20 acres of gardens, you’ll discover state-of-the-art sports facilities, perfect pools – including pools reserved just for little ones – and soothe body and soul with luxurious spa programmes and wellness treatments.
Across eight different restaurants, savour succulent seafood dishes, heavenly tapas and rustic Greek fare on sea-facing terraces, while four relaxed lounges offer everything from fresh morning juices to sophisticated sundowners.