"Turn your back to luxury hotels and the (gentle) hustle and bustle of the village of Elounda; follow the causeway and cross the old stone bridge that literally takes you over an ancient sunken city to the little island of Kolokytha, and you will arrive at a very special place to stay. “Elounda Island Villas” sits all alone on the island, where construction is no longer allowed. Set in a flower-filled garden, a few interconnected buildings look out over the Bay of Spinalonga with Elounda in the background; it is a magical spot. The split-level houses are done in simple traditional Cretan style (flagstone floors, built-in couches and beds, local wooden furniture) and provide everything you need, without extras or fuss."
How could we not go?
Our welcome was wonderful... cool drinks and a quick explanation of all the things we could do. Our apartment was everything we could have wanted. A 3 storey but small apartment, with windows at different levels. We could see feet going by from the lower bedroom but a few steps up to the top bedroom and we were looking down over the dusty olive trees and the ocean.
Eloundra was a busy town, with lots of tourists, and fabulous restaurants but as we walked across the causeway to the only hotel on Kolokytha island, peace descended.
Next morning we had a choice of places to walk and swim. Right in front of our room was a small sandy beach but we decided to walk down one of the cart track to Kolokytha Bay. Early in the morning there was just a handful of people there...A swim and a snorkel and back to the hotel for breakfast before we set off for Spinalonga Island.
How could we not go?
Our welcome was wonderful... cool drinks and a quick explanation of all the things we could do. Our apartment was everything we could have wanted. A 3 storey but small apartment, with windows at different levels. We could see feet going by from the lower bedroom but a few steps up to the top bedroom and we were looking down over the dusty olive trees and the ocean.
Eloundra was a busy town, with lots of tourists, and fabulous restaurants but as we walked across the causeway to the only hotel on Kolokytha island, peace descended.
Next morning we had a choice of places to walk and swim. Right in front of our room was a small sandy beach but we decided to walk down one of the cart track to Kolokytha Bay. Early in the morning there was just a handful of people there...A swim and a snorkel and back to the hotel for breakfast before we set off for Spinalonga Island.
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