Directions
On leaving Heraklion airport you get on to the main road in the direction of Ag. Nikolaos, going away from the town of Heraklion. Continue on this road for approximately 60 kms passing the towns of Hersonnissos, Malia and Neapoli. On approaching the town of Ag. Nikolaos you will come to a set of traffic lights. Turn Left at the traffic lights following the signs posted to Elounda. At 50m you come to another set of traffic lights, turn right again and you are on te road to Elounda approximately 7 kms.
You will go up and over a hill and on the other side have a magnificent view of Elounda and the islands. Going down the hill you take the 1st turning to the right with a small cream and red coloured supermarket on the corner. The Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites are just there on the right-hand side, reception is just through the wooden electronic gates.
Transportation
International Airport: Heraklion Airport, 65 kms/40 miles away, 1 hour by car. Local Airport: Heraklion Airport. Taxi fare - airport: 60 euros one way. Pick up service: Yes. Helipad: at Heraklion Airport and Elounda
Local information
40 miles from Heraklion Airport, about 1 hour by car. 40 miles from Heraklion City, about 1 hour by car. 4.5 miles from Ag. Nikolaos town, about 5 minutes by car. 0.5 miles from Elounda Village, 2 minutes by car and 15 minutes on foot
Landmarks
- Agios Nikolaos Lake
- Brachasi Village
- Elounda Traditional Fishing Village
- Heraklion Archaelogical Museum
- Iraklion Archaelogical Palace
- Knossos Archaelogical Palace
- Lassithi Plateau
- Monastery of Areti
- Spinalonga Island
- Traditional Village of Kritza
- Vai Palm Forest