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A haven of luxury on Crete’s hidden coast: These two hotels combine a waterfront location with dreamy views and authentic Greek hospitality

• Elounda is a pretty fishing village where you’ll find these two refined hotels, offering a deluxe place to stay on Crete’s quiet coast.

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By MAIL ONLINE REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 14:51, 11 March 2024

Set on the northern tip of Crete, the picturesque fishing village of Elounda exudes a sense of serenity, with laid-back rhythms and a down-to-earth feel that epitomise the authentic Greek lifestyle to a tee.

This is a place bathed in a sense of calm, where two luxury hideaways sit side by side to provide a secluded island experience like no other.

Surrounded by 60 acres of lush, subtropical gardens, Elounda Bay Palace and Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas each offer speciality restaurants, private sandy beaches, impressive wellness facilities and world-class hospitality, all in a unique waterfront setting.

This luxury two-in-one resort is part of the carefully chosen collection of hotels offered by British Airways Holidays.

When you book your stay through British Airways Holidays, you’ll enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, from the peace of mind of ATOL protection and a dedicated 24/7 UK helpline to flexible payments with deposits* from just £60 per person and a generous 23kg baggage allowance per person.

So where will you stay to enjoy an idyllic slice of the Mediterranean lifestyle?

Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas is set in Elounda’s most privileged waterfront location.

Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas

Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas is set in Elounda’s most privileged waterfront location. Here you can choose from a range of spectacular suites, as well as private bungalows and expansive villas that come with private pools and are set right on the water’s edge.

Gourmands will be in heaven, with five à la carte restaurants in which to savour a range of fine dining delights, with diverse cuisines including Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese and Peruvian.

For those with an adventurous spirit, there is a watersports & PADI centre offering scuba diving, waterskiing and jet skiing, while the resort’s extensive leisure facilities include five tennis courts, a mini football pitch, a state-of-the-art gym and dedicated kids’ clubs.

Fancy a touch more tranquillity? Visit the award-winning penthouse spa, or slip away under cerulean skies at one the resort’s sandy beaches, where Blue Flags flutter and private butlers are on hand to whip up your favourite cocktails.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* ba.com/eloundabeach

Gourmands will be in heaven, with five à la carte restaurants in which to savour a range of fine dining delights

Elounda Bay Palace 

Elounda Bay Palace is an expansive resort set amid 20 acres of lush gardens overlooking two private Blue Flag sandy beaches and the endless blue of Mirabello Bay. Choose from a range of fantastic accommodations offering everything from stunning private pools to panoramic sea views.

Activities range from underwater adventures to state-of-the-art sports pursuits, with the same myriad options available as the resort’s sister hotel, the Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas. You’ll also find an array of spa programmes and wellness treatments, with a range of pools including an outdoor seawater pool, outdoor kids freshwater pool and indoor freshwater pool.

Elounda Bay Palace is an expansive resort set amid 20 acres of lush gardens overlooking two private Blue Flag sandy beaches and the endless blue of Mirabello Bay

Dine in style with a choice of different restaurants serving up traditional Greek fare, sumptuous seafood, tapas and more, with spectacular sea-facing terraces offering the perfect location for a multi-sensory adventure. After dinner, settle down in one of the resort’s four lounges, including the Jetty Bar, which evokes the sense of a glamorous private islet, as you sip sundowners and enjoy the breeze from the bay.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* ba.com/eloundabay

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* Elounda Beach | Elounda Bay Palace 

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