Elounda Heights

Top choice in Elounda


This hilltop hideaway run by a charming family is a class act all around. Swoon-worthy bay views unfold from your sunny studio or apartment with terrace, thoughtfully equipped kitchenette and crisp decor picking up the shades of the sea. A garden bursting with roses and oleander wraps around the units and the pool, where days start with a lavish breakfast.

Home-cooked dinners are available in the main house. No children permitted.


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