EloundaThings to do

Things to do in Elounda

  1. Megaro

    This recently refurbished place on the corner of the square is popular with locals around the district. The owner fishes from his own boat and the menu also includes Cretan specialities.

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  2. Elounda Spa & Thalassotherapy Centre

    The state-of-the-art Elounda Spa & Thalassotherapy Centre, in the Blue Palace Resort just before Plaka, also incorporates Cretan nutrients into unique treatments, including exfoliation with sugar and olive oil, a traditional olive-oil massage and hydromassage baths using Cretan herbs. There is even a treatment using raki - not your traditional rakotherapy!

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  3. Six Senses Spa

    Elounda is home to some of Europe's most luxurious spas and thalassotherapy centres, which - as the name suggests - promote the therapeutic benefits of the sea with seawater pools and hydrospas, marine algae body wraps and every imaginable sea-themed pampering and rejuvenation treatment. A world class spa is the new Six Senses Spa at the Porto Elounda Hotel.

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  4. Ferryman

    With a lovely setting on the waterfront, the Ferryman claims its moment of fame from being featured in the TV series Who Pays the Ferryman. The food and service is excellent (they even clean the fish for you), though it is on the pricey side. Its speciality is fish and lobster, but there's a broader menu of Cretan specialties

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  5. Nikos

    While it lacks the ambience of the seafront eateries, no-frills Nikos on the main street is a good choice for fish and lobster because it generally catches its own. There are outdoor tables under a canopy across in the square. Service can be erratic but the food is very reasonably priced.

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  6. Katafygio

    Katafygio has tables along the water and is housed in a former carob-processing plant. It has Cretan and Greek nights and belly dancing.

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  7. Blue Dolphin Diving Centre

    The area around Elounda offers excellent diving. Try the PADI Blue Dolphin Diving Centre at the Grecotel Elounda Village hotel.

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  8. Alyggos Bar

    Alyggos Bar, on the main street, is popular with tourists and has an impressive display of soccer jumpers and matches on TV.

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  9. Paradosiako

    Recommended for grilled and oven-baked meat dishes. It's opposite the playground.

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  10. Venue

    You can get into the Greek groove at Venue next to Olous Travel.

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  12. Eklektos

    Sells maps and new and used English-language books.

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  13. Babel

    Babel is a good place for a drink.

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