Sandy beaches

Elounda Beach

Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi · Free

Directions

Highlights & amenities

Entry: Free

Organised

Well organised

Characteristics

Sandy

Activities

Good for

Family friendly

Facilities

About

The Blue Flag beach of Elounda, with views of the Spinalonga lagoon.

Elounda beach stretches right in front of the village. Sand, clear calm water and full organisation, with views across the gulf. Boats leave from the harbour to Spinalonga.

Elounda is one of the most exclusive resorts on Crete, with luxury hotels along the coast. The village itself has a fishing harbour, tavernas and cafes, and boats leave from here for Spinalonga.

Agios Nikolaos is the capital of Lasithi, built around a lake and a harbour on the beautiful Mirabello gulf. The area includes Elounda, Plaka and the island of Spinalonga to the north, and Kritsa, Lato and the Katharo plateau in the hills behind. The coast has many small beaches and calm bays, and the town is lively in the evening with cafes and restaurants around the lake. Boats leave for Spinalonga and trips around the bay.

Around Agios Nikolaos

East coast
Nearest town: Elounda, about 1 km by road
Nearest airport: Sitia airport (JSH), about 45 km by road

Lasithi, the eastern end of Crete, is quieter and greener than you might expect. Agios Nikolaos wraps around a small lake and a lively harbour, with cafés on the water and beaches within walking distance. Just north, Elounda and Plaka look across to the fortress island of Spinalonga, one of the most moving places on the island. More about Lasithi