In the Gulf of Elounda, on the east of the island, looking out onto beautiful honey-toned Spinalonga Island, made famous by Victoria Hislop’s book The Island. A five-minute stroll takes you into the ...

My first visit to Greece's largest island, Crete, was at the start of the summer holidays last month so I was prepared for both intense temperatures and crowds. However, we were pleasantly surprised ...

Hotel has bungalows and villas with terra cotta stone walls, palm trees, private pools - All with sea views, marble bathrooms. In the bay overlooking Spinalonga Fortress, three kilometers north of the ...

It would not be an exaggeration to call Agapi Sbokou the "Queen of Crete." But instead of the title being bestowed on her because of her lineage, she has worked hard for that title. She is a second ...

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Great Spa Hotels of the World has announced the official opening today of the deluxe, five star resort and spa, Blue Palace at Elounda in Crete. This exceptional new resort is independently owned and ...

Elounda is where we are headed, for a week of 5* bliss. It's our first time here, the sky is blue and it's warm! Yes, blue sky and sunshine in May. A 45 minute drive on the new road then along a coast ...

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