Elounda accommodation from AU$191

At Wotif, we get that it is often best to stay near an area's tourist attractions. In Elounda, you can stay close to the Spinalonga Castle. The Sentido Elounda Blu is 3 kilometres away and the Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa is a kilometre away.

The Akros Oreon Green Small Hotel is situated 35 kilometres from the central part of Elounda. Or, alternatively, the Ceratonia Apartments is located 25 kilometres away. Some more accommodation options worth looking into include the Kalypso Hotel and the Palazzo Arhontiko Apartments.

After you've checked out Elounda for a while, spread your wings and discover Crete Island's numerous other delights. Spend time at the ruins in Crete Island. Visitors can also take the time to enjoy its beaches, coastal plains, rivers and lakes. Visitors and locals alike in this part of Greece often enjoy mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

Don't blow through before you have checked out the Lato, Lake Voulismeni and Port of Agios Nikolaos in Agios Nikolaos. If you'd like to spend a night or two in Agios Nikolaos, check out the room rates at the Hotel Mikro Village and Villa Galini. 25 kilometres to the south of Elounda, you'll find Ierapetra, which is home to the Irene Villas and Tylissos Beach Hotel. If you stay in Ierapetra, set aside a little time to visit the Ierapetra Venetian Fort, Pachia Ammos Beach and Ierapetra Archaeological Museum.

Just because you're on holiday, doesn't mean you can't indulge in your love of sports. You will find Pankritio Stadium 55 kilometres to the west of Elounda. For those who are interested in booking a bed nearby, make a reservation at the Galaxy Hotel Iraklio or the El Greco Hotel.

Sitia Airport is the most practical airport for transiting in or out of Elounda and is 35 kilometres from the CBD. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Sitia Oceanides or the Elysee Hotel.