Aquila Elounda Village Resort, Suites & Spa

Set on a private, sandy beach overlooking Mirabello Bay, this Aquila Elounda Village features award-winning cuisine, a spa, a tennis court and 5 outdoor pools. It offers accommodations with sea and garden views or private pools, set within lush gardens. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have an LCD TV and CD player. There is a mini-bar and coffee-making facilities, while wine and fruit await guests upon arrival. Guests wake up to an American buffet breakfast. Lunch includes Mediterranean dishes and is served at the Mirabello Restaurant. The Greek Taverna Symposium serves original Greek and Cretan specialties. Candle-lit dinners on the beach can be arranged. Guests enjoy free use of the sauna and gym, and free use of sun beds, umbrellas and showers. The spa features a heated swimming pool and 6 treatment rooms such as a chromotherapy cabin and ayurvedic suites. The resort center is approximately 1.2 mi away, which is around a 15-minute walk, depending on pace. Spinalonga Island is across from Elounda and features an ancient Venetian Fortress. Public bus is available at the hotel entrance in high season.