Elounda Harbor
Elounda Harbor is the harbour of Elounda, an upmarket resort village on the Gulf of Mirabello in eastern Crete, north of Agios Nikolaos. Sheltered behind the Kolokytha peninsula, it serves fishing boats, rental craft, and the excursion boats that make the short crossing to the fortress island of Spinalonga.
A Sheltered Resort on Mirabello Bay
Elounda lies on the calm inner waters of the Gulf of Mirabello, about 11 kilometres north of Agios Nikolaos. The village is protected by the Kolokytha peninsula, which creates one of the most sheltered stretches of coast in Crete and helped make Elounda a centre for luxury hotels. Its harbour, on the village seafront, is the practical heart of the resort, mixing fishing boats with tourist and rental craft.
What You'll Find
Boat Trips to Spinalonga
Elounda is one of the closest departure points for boat trips to Spinalonga, the Venetian island fortress and former leper colony in Mirabello Bay. The crossing is short, and boats run frequently through the season, often as round trips with a swim stop.
Boat Rentals and Excursions
The harbour is a base for small-boat rentals and excursions around the sheltered bay, letting visitors explore the coast, the Kolokytha peninsula, and the calm waters that make Elounda popular for swimming and watersports.
The Sunken City of Olous
Beside Elounda, near the causeway to the Kolokytha peninsula, lie the submerged remains of the ancient city of Olous, visible in the shallows — a distinctive feature of the harbour area.
Nearby Destinations
Spinalonga Island
The island fortress of Spinalonga sits just across the bay and is the region's most famous excursion, reached by a short boat trip from Elounda's harbour.
Plaka
The small fishing village of Plaka, a few kilometres north, offers the shortest crossing of all to Spinalonga and a quieter alternative to Elounda's seafront.
Agios Nikolaos
The lively town of Agios Nikolaos, with its lake and marina, is about 11 kilometres south of Elounda, roughly a 15-minute drive around the bay.
Elounda Harbor combines a sheltered, upmarket resort setting with quick boat access to Spinalonga, making it one of the most convenient bases on the Gulf of Mirabello.
