This delightful complex of studios and apartments is set in tranquil gardens on a hill with panoramic views over the beautiful Mirabello Bay and the beautiful Venetian castle on the island of Spinalonga. Since ancient times, the island was site to a fortress that protected the port of Olous from marauding pirates, while in the 20th century it was used for the exile of patients suffering from Hansen’s disease (leprosy). Nowadays, it is a remarkable site where little boats will take you all season long. Opposite the island is Plaka, a fishing village with traditional seaside homes, and whose tavernas serve the freshest fish throughout the year. The internationally renowned Elounda village and port is famous for its prestigious hotels with many well known visitors and has a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere with bars, restaurants supermarkets and gift shops. There is an ancient Greek mythological theme on this complex. Statues can be seen all around as all the studios and apartments have names from Greek mythology.
DISTANCES Beach 300 m. Agios Nikolaos 11 km. Airport 70 km. Port 11 km. Herakleion 70 km. Knossos 75 km. INTERESTS / LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Spinaloga Kritsa, Lato, Panagia Kera Katharo plateau Lasithi Museum of Agios Nikolaos COORDINATES 35o15΄32.78΄΄ Β 25o43΄28.00΄΄ Ε