Exuding sophistication and exclusivity, the elounda mare hotel has an unparalleled reputation for its attentive and personalised service. With its award-winning restaurants, comprehensive leisure facilities and exquisite design, it is the ideal choice for the discerning traveller seeking a relaxing holiday in a serene and intimate setting (03/08 EP) A large heated (25º C) seawater swimming pool with a paddling pool for children lies in front of the main building. There are extended lawns and seaside sun decks along the shore where sunshades and deck chairs are provided free of charge for sunbathing. By the sandy beach, Sea Sports include water-skiing and SCUBA diving tuition. There are also canoes, pedaloes and wind surfing equipment, as well as a sailing yacht and a motorboat for charter. Sports also include one tennis court with tuition available, a fitness room and table tennis. At our sister property porto elounda DE LUXE RESORT, only 500 m away, there is a nine-hole par-3 Golf Course with Golf Academy and Pro shop. At Santa Marina Square by the beach and the “Yacht Club”, one will find the Chapel, an Art Gallery, a Souvenir Shop and Boutiques. Close to the “Old Mill” restaurant, there is a jewellery shop and newsstand. The five star elounda mare hotel overlooks Mirabello Bay on the north coast of the island of Crete, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Developed on 30,000 m2 of gently sloping land with a private coastline of 300 metres, the hotel is located 70 km to the east of Iraklion International Airport (a pleasant one hour drive). The town of Aghios Nikolaos and the small village of Elounda are at a distance of 7 km and 2 km respectively.