Elounda
Greece
Elounda is a former fishing village on the northern coast of the island. Modern Elounda is very well known for the Five and Six stars luxury Hotels built in the area. A lot of them can be seen on the way to the port, where we embark to our private boat for the coastal cruise to Mirabello Gulf.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Elounda Town
Welcome to Elounda, a town that elegantly balances the rustic charm of a traditional Cretan fishing village with the sophisticated allure of a world-class luxury destination. Located on the northeastern shore of Crete, Elounda…
Listen in the app2The Main Harbor — The Heart of the Village
We begin at the Elounda Harbor, the town's vibrant focal point. Here, the water is so calm it acts as a mirror for the colorful fishing boats, known as 'kaikia,' that bob gently in their moorings. …
Listen in the app3The Sunken City of Olous — Atlantis of Crete
Following the road across the narrow causeway that leads toward the Spinalonga peninsula, we come to a site of profound archaeological mystery: the sunken city of Olous. Olous was a thriving Minoan and later Dorian port city,…
Listen in the app4The Stone Windmills — Relics of Industry
Near the entrance to the causeway, you will encounter three traditional stone windmills, their circular frames standing as iconic silhouettes against the blue sky. These structures are remnants of Elounda's pre-tourism industrial…
Listen in the app5The Carob Factory — The 'Black Gold' of Crete
A short walk from the center brings us to an imposing stone building that once served as a carob processing plant, known locally as the Haropoerogospasio. Built at a cost of 95,000 drachmas—a staggering sum at the time—this plant…
Listen in the app6Chapel of Agios Loukas — Faith by the Sea
Nestled near the water's edge is the small, whitewashed Chapel of Agios Loukas, or Saint Luke. This humble religious site is the spiritual anchor for the local fishing community. …
Listen in the app7The Main Square — Social Hub of Elounda
We conclude our walking tour in the central square of Elounda, known as the 'Plaza.' This is the social heart of the town, where the life of the village unfolds in real-time. Unlike the harbor, which is geared toward the water,…
Listen in the app8Elounda Town
As we end our tour of Elounda, we find ourselves back by the harbor, watching the light change over the Mirabello Bay. Elounda is a place that defies easy categorization. …
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What is Elounda?
Elounda is a place in Greece with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2667, 25.7167 |
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