Should you visit in Spring? (Depending on your needs, possibly the best time of the year to visit)

Crete should be lovely and warm but not too hot, the hillsides covered in flowers, the sea cool, but nevertheless plenty warm enough to be in, the locals are fresh from their Winter slumbers and looking forward to seeing you and, due to the fact that it is early season, a great time to come.

Or Summertime? (May/June through to September/October)

Obviously the most popular time for visitors, due to the school holidays in the UK and the guaranteed high temperatures and sunshine. However don’t despair, Elounda can help you there also.

 

Because of their close proximity to the main airport, the very great majority of offered package holidays, are generally located well to the West of Elounda. In Chania, Rethmenon, Hersonissos and Malia etc. This suits us just fine. They get the crowded beaches and we get the peace and beauty of Elounda!

Even at the height of summer, Elounda never gets overcrowded and it's always easy to find plenty of space on the beach, in the local taverna's or to stroll round the shops. In fact Elounda is actually one of the places that tourists from other parts of the island come to visit on day trips, because it is so nice.
What about visiting in the Winter?

Crete’s “winter” is around the same time as the one in the UK, ie, December, January and February but that however is generally where the similarities end.

Whilst it can get cold and indeed does, (by Crete standards) and you stand a good chance of seeing the locals walking round in hats, scarves, jumpers and anoraks, you will most likely also, see European’s sat round in the sunshine, having a drink outside one of the harbour café’s, whilst wearing a “T” shirt, shorts, a pair of flip flops and designer sunglasses.

So whatever the time of your visit, you are sure to have a wonderful time on the island. Elounda Bay is generally considered the prettiest location in the whole of Crete. It offers peace, tranquillity, relaxation and incredible views. No wonder that so many rich and very famous people come to Elounda for their holidays. No wonder either, that many visitors to Elounda come back year after year after year. Lots even visiting 3 or 4 times a YEAR!