15 days in Elounda Itinerary

Long a sleepy fishing settlement on Crete's northern coastline, Elounda today serves as a major travel destination, drawing vacationers with a blend of unspoiled natural scenery and luxury resorts.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Elounda: Chrissi Island (in Ierapetra), Spiaggia Xerokampos (in Xerocambos) and Sitia (Moni Toplou, Erimoupolis Beach, &more). And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Fortress Spinalonga, look for gifts at Eklektos Bookshop, enjoy the sand and surf at Elounda Beach, and stroll through Voulisma Beach.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Elounda driving holiday planner.

June in Elounda sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.