The colorful settlement of Elounda nestles in the eastern part of Crete, to the north of Agios Nikolaos and to the south from the settlement of Plakaset on the coast.
The easiest and most comfortable way to get in Elounda is by taxi from Agios Nikolaos. This destination belongs to the rating of places with the highest number of tourists thanks to the spectacular panoramas of Mirabello Bay. The prices for services in Elounda do not differ from fees applied within the rest of Crete. However, if you take care of transportation in advance and book a transfer, you can significantly save and obtain a wider range of services.
At first, Elounda was as a usual fishing village, nestling peacefully in Mirabello Bay. Centuries later, this small settlement turned into a popular resort area, widely-known for plenty ofbeautiful beaches and sumptuous hotels. It is said that Elounda is the home for the largest number of five-star properties in this region of Greece.
The settlement is a winning option for travelers who desire to spend their vacation on the seashoresof the area, regarded as neither vibrant nor isolated.
In thevillage, you can enjoy the properties of the Mediterraneanclimate: soft dampwinters and hot dry summers. Theheatinthe summer months is not widespread. It happens due to the continuing north winds.
MirabelloBaycan boast of having itsownmicroclimate. Theaveragetemperatures observed here duringthetime periodfromNovembertillMarch,donotfalllower than 14°C. The intense sun warms the waters within the bay up to 27°C and more; in the winter season, the water temperature does not gounder 17°C.
Theaveragehumidityislow – from 60% to 70%. It occurs due to the interaction of the sea with constantly blowing winds.
Month |
Average temperature (t°C) |
Minimal temperature (t°C) |
Maximum temperature (t°C) |
Mean precipitation amount (mm) |
Jan |
12 |
0,2 |
24,8 |
91,5 |
Feb |
12,2 |
0,2 |
26,2 |
77,4 |
Mar |
13,6 |
0,3 |
29,4 |
57,4 |
Apr |
16,6 |
4,4 |
34,5 |
30 |
May |
20,3 |
6 |
38 |
15,2 |
June |
24,3 |
12,2 |
41,3 |
3,2 |
July |
26,1 |
16,2 |
41 |
1 |
Aug |
25,9 |
16,6 |
42 |
0,7 |
Sept |
23,5 |
12,5 |
39,5 |
19,5 |
Oct |
19,9 |
8,7 |
35,7 |
68,8 |
Nov |
16,6 |
4,4 |
31,2 |
58,8 |
Dec |
13,8 |
2,4 |
28,5 |
77,1 |
Apart from glamour and a luxury bungalow for 10.000 euro per night, Elounda can propose its guests to experience one of the most stunning natural environments in Greece. The settlement stands on the brink of the tranquil lagoon that is found between the island of Spinalonga and Crete.
In Elounda, you can take a stroll about the harbour and have a cup of fragrant coffee in one of the welcoming cafeterias. If you wish to take a pleasurable sightseeing adventure, you can take a walk to the east from the settlement and visit Spinalonga, the island of so-called “living dead”.
At the beginning of a trip, on the right, there are the old Elounda Salt pans. They were a significant source of income at the times of Venetian occupation. Elounda provided entire Europe with salt.
The next attractions on the way are the old wind mills and a magnificent bridge, set in one of the most scenic areas of Crete. Under the bridge, you discover the narrow channel of Poros. It providesthe connection between Korfos Bayand Mirabello Bay.
It is evident that the taxi drivers in Greece speak only a Greek language. They do not provide multilingual facilities. However, we offer you a wonderful solution if you do not speak Greek.
Book a multilingual transfer from our company and get access to 24-hour customer support service for free! Thus, you do not have to worry about language barriers and ways to find the answers if questions occur.Furthermore, the service will provide you not only with proper answers, but also with information about local habits, customs, and peculiarities of life.
Upon the necessity to calculate the price for a transfer to Elounda from any location on Crete, you can use the booking form on our website. Enter the route and select the necessary type of vehicle. The price will be indicated right the next minute.
The cost of a trip includes only the distance and a class of vehicle. We offer a child seat at no cost. Furthermore, we do not apply extra charges for traffic jams and delays, which may occur during the trip. The estimated cost of 1 kilometer is 1 euro.
Aktis.Taxi offers you a possibility to enjoy transfer service at the most loyal rates and at the most favorable conditions. There are no city taxi providers who can offer you at least half of our benefits:
Perhaps, some of you still think that Elounda with its luxurious hotels is a too pricy place for the next weekend or vacation.
It makes sense, but if you choose a transfer from Aktis.Taxi, you will discover that the notions “luxurious” and “inexpensive” can be synonymous!