Porto Elounda

Elounda, Crete

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ONE RESORT, COUNTLESS JOURNEYS

Sea-View Suites & Villas
Six Senses Spa
Private Golf Course
Elounda Collection Dining

There is a moment each evening when Porto Elounda reveals the reason it has remained one of Crete’s most enduring luxury addresses.

Children are still chasing the last light along the shoreline. A golfer walks back from the fairway as the sun slips behind the hills. Someone leaves the spa carrying nothing but the quiet that follows an afternoon well spent. Tables begin to fill. Conversations drift towards the sea. Somehow, every guest seems to have experienced a completely different day, yet everyone arrives at the same feeling.

That harmony is no coincidence.

For more than three decades, Porto Elounda has quietly refined a rare philosophy of hospitality—creating a destination where families, couples, golfers, and wellness travellers naturally belong together. There are no compromises between sophistication and ease, privacy and connection, or discovery and relaxation. Instead, every space has been designed to allow each traveller to experience Crete in their own way while sharing the same extraordinary setting on the shores of Mirabello Bay.

This is why Porto Elounda has always appealed to the way we design travel.

Some begin their mornings on Crete’s only private golf course. Others board a private yacht bound for hidden coves around Spinalonga, disappear into the restorative world of Six Senses Spa, or spend the afternoon discovering mountain villages, family wineries, and the cultural landscape of East Crete. Every journey follows a different rhythm, yet each returns to the same shoreline before sunset.

Rather than asking guests to adapt to the resort, Porto Elounda adapts beautifully to the people staying within it. That quiet flexibility has made it one of Greece’s defining luxury hotels and family resorts, an exceptional golf and wellness destination, and one of the finest bases from which to experience Crete through thoughtfully curated travel and lifestyle experiences.

Why We Love it

SIGNATURE WELLNESS
SEAFRONT GOLF
COASTAL LIVING

Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort

Your Travel Curator

Let’s Design Your Stay Together

Your Travel Curator

Manolis Georgiadis

Founder & Owner

Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is ideal for those who want one destination to hold many different journeys. We curate each stay around its rare lifestyle ecosystem — golf, Six Senses wellbeing, family experiences, private yacht days, helicopter arrivals, and dining across the Elounda Collection — so every traveller feels the trip has been designed around them.

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GRAND VILLAS SEA VIEW PRIVATE POOL

135 M²

UP TO 6 GUESTS

2 BEDROOMS

The most complete private residence at Porto Elounda, created for those who want villa living with the full pace of a luxury beachfront resort in Crete. Expansive interiors, direct access to the jetty and private sandy beach, indoor and outdoor dining, and a heated seawater pool turn the villa into a private stage for long days beside Mirabello Gulf.

Designer’s Insight:We would treat this as a private Elounda residence rather than a hotel stay. A helicopter arrival to the resort’s helipad, sunset drinks on the terrace, a private Spinalonga crossing with a historian, one golf morning, one Six Senses ritual, and a sea-transfer dinner across the Elounda Collection create a week that feels composed rather than scheduled.

From 1400€ / night

EXCLUSIVE TWO BEDROOM SUITE PRIVATE POOL

124 M²

UP TO 6 GUESTS

2 BEDROOMS

A generous two-bedroom suite with the feeling of a private residence above the sea. The large living room, separate dining area, bar, walk-in wardrobes, guest bathroom, and private furnished veranda with seawater pool make this one of the most comfortable family suite options in Elounda.

Designer’s Insight: We would shape this as a celebration suite, with private arrival, the veranda prepared for sunset drinks, a driver-led day to Knossos or Agios Nikolaos, and one dinner reserved across the Collection when the bay is at its most cinematic.

From 900€ / night

SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOM SUITE PRIVATE POOL

82 M²

UP TO 6 GUESTS

2 BEDROOMS

A two-bedroom sea-view suite designed for families who want proper separation, relaxed privacy, and direct access to their own seawater pool. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, while the furnished terrace extends the stay naturally outdoors.

Designer’s Insight: We would shape this stay around a softer pace of discovery and downtime. A private jeep tour through the Lasithi Plateau with hidden villages and local tastings, a late afternoon return for poolside calm, Kids’ Ark woven naturally into the day, and one sunset cruise along the Mirabello coastline before an easy dinner back at the resort.

From 750€ / night

PREMIUM FAMILY ONE BEDROOM SUITE INDIVIDUAL POOL

60–74 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A spacious family suite with a separate living room, second bathroom, magnificent sea views, and direct access to an individual seawater pool. It gives families the freedom of pool-suite living without moving into a two-bedroom configuration.

Designer’s Insight: This suite lends itself to a more exploratory family rhythm. Α private jeep safari through the mountains of East Crete, a late afternoon return for pool time, and one tailored boat day along the Mirabello coastline with hidden swim stops and a relaxed onboard lunch.

From 700€ / night

PREMIUM JUNIOR SUITE INDIVIDUAL POOL

40–45 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A polished private-pool junior suite where the terrace becomes the centre of the stay. Sea views, contemporary comfort, and direct access to an individual seawater pool make it ideal for couples seeking a luxury pool suite in Elounda.

Designer’s Insight: We would push this stay beyond the expected. Sunrise swims in your private pool before the bay wakes, a private RIB escape across Mirabello to hidden coves and Spinalonga, a late-afternoon return for a Six Senses ritual, and a night arrival by sea to Elounda Peninsula where dinner unfolds as a full experience rather than just a reservation.

From 600€ / night

PREMIUM ONE BEDROOM SUITE

58–65 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A beautifully balanced one-bedroom suite with a separate living room and magnificent sea views from the extensive furnished balcony. Ideal for those who want suite comfort, elevated design, and a more residential flow within Porto Elounda.

Designer’s Insight: This is where we slow the itinerary down. A Six Senses morning after the first full day, a private driver to Kritsa and the Lasithi countryside, one long lunch by the water in Plaka, and evenings kept open for the bay to set the pace.

From 520€ / night

SUPERIOR ONE BEDROOM SUITE SHARED POOL

41 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A superior one-bedroom suite with a separate living room and direct access to a shared seawater pool. It brings together suite-style comfort, sea views, and poolside ease in a more intimate footprint.

From 520€ / night

PREMIUM FAMILY ONE BEDROOM SUITE

64–69 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A refined family suite with a separate living room, second bathroom, and generous furnished balcony overlooking the sea. It gives families the space to live well together while keeping the experience polished and uncluttered.

From 500€ / night

PREMIUM JUNIOR SUITE SHARED POOL

43–54 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A premium junior suite with access to a large seawater pool shared among four exclusive suites. It offers a strong balance of space, sea views, social ease, and poolside living within the premium accommodation collection.

From 500€ / night

PREMIUM JUNIOR FAMILY SUITE

47–55 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A bright premium family suite with panoramic sea views, generous proportions, and a furnished terrace that opens the room towards Mirabello Bay. It works well for families who want upgraded comfort without needing a private pool.

From 480€ / night

SUPERIOR ROOM INDIVIDUAL POOL

33–38 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A superior room with its own individual seawater pool and furnished terrace. Compact but highly atmospheric, it brings poolside privacy into the room collection while keeping the view open towards the golf course and sea.

From 450€ / night

SUPERIOR ROOM SHARED POOL

41 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A superior sea-view room with direct access to a shared seawater pool. The terrace gives the category a relaxed resort tempo, with the golf course and Mirabello Bay extending the view beyond the room.

From 420€ / night

PREMIUM JUNIOR SUITE

45 M²

UP TO 4 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A fresh, contemporary junior suite with a furnished private terrace and lovely sea views. It is the cleanest entry into Porto Elounda’s premium suite world, offering space, comfort, and a direct visual connection to the bay.

From 380€ / night

PREMIUM ACCESSIBLE JUNIOR SUITE

45 M²

2 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

A premium accessible junior suite with side sea views, a comfortable sitting area, and a furnished private terrace. Designed with additional accessibility in mind, it allows a refined stay without sacrificing comfort or connection to the wider resort.

From 380€ / night

SUPERIOR ROOM

35–41 M²

UP TO 3 GUESTS

1 BEDROOM

The essential Porto Elounda room experience: spacious, sea-facing, and quietly connected to the resort’s wider world of golf, wellness, beach life, and dining. The furnished private balcony gives even the entry category its own relationship with Mirabello Gulf.

From 350€ / night

BEACH & POOLS

Life at Porto Elounda unfolds at one of Crete’s most beautiful beachfront resorts, where every day naturally follows the shoreline.

Set on a protected stretch of Mirabello Bay, the resort’s Blue Flag beach offers calm, crystal-clear waters that invite every kind of traveller—from young families enjoying gentle swims to couples seeking peaceful moments by the sea. Spacious swimming pools, private terraces, and effortless beach service create an atmosphere where each day unfolds without ever feeling planned.

Beyond the shoreline, the bay becomes part of the itinerary itself. Paddleboarding, sailing, yacht charters, and bespoke experiences on the water reveal a different perspective of eastern Crete, while the resort’s unique setting makes it equally rewarding to simply remain by the sea from sunrise until sunset.

For us, Porto Elounda is not defined by its beach alone, but by the lifestyle that gathers around it — a place where family time, watersports, yacht days, quiet swims, and long afternoons by the gulf become part of one beautifully balanced Mediterranean escape.

Restaurants & Bars

COSMOS

A vibrant all-day restaurant where global flavours meet Mediterranean warmth. Live cooking stations, seasonal ingredients, and panoramic views across Mirabello Bay create a relaxed yet dynamic dining experience from breakfast through to dinner.

ELIES BEACH HOUSE

Set beneath ancient olive trees by the beach, Elies captures the essence of Greek coastal dining. Fresh local ingredients, authentic recipes, and a laid-back atmosphere turn long lunches into sunset dinners, with OPA and Cretan Nights adding music, tradition, and island spirit.

THÉA LOUNGE BAR

Overlooking Mirabello Gulf, Théa is the natural setting for sunset cocktails and relaxed evenings. Elegant yet unhurried, it’s where the day gently transitions into night.

BEACH BAR & LOUNGE

Positioned between the beach and pool, this easygoing spot serves refreshing drinks and light bites throughout the day, perfectly in tune with the rhythm of the sea.

COSMOS

A vibrant all-day restaurant where global flavours meet Mediterranean warmth. Live cooking stations, seasonal ingredients, and panoramic views across Mirabello Bay create a relaxed yet dynamic dining experience from breakfast through to dinner.
ELIES BEACH HOUSE

Set beneath ancient olive trees by the beach, Elies captures the essence of Greek coastal dining. Fresh local ingredients, authentic recipes, and a laid-back atmosphere turn long lunches into sunset dinners, with OPA and Cretan Nights adding music, tradition, and island spirit.
THÉA LOUNGE BAR

Overlooking Mirabello Gulf, Théa is the natural setting for sunset cocktails and relaxed evenings. Elegant yet unhurried, it’s where the day gently transitions into night.
BEACH BAR & LOUNGE

Positioned between the beach and pool, this easygoing spot serves refreshing drinks and light bites throughout the day, perfectly in tune with the rhythm of the sea.

SIX SENSES SPA

Wellbeing has always been part of Porto Elounda’s identity, and nowhere is this expressed more beautifully than at the award-winning Six Senses Spa. Inspired by the brand’s globally recognised philosophy, the experience combines holistic therapies, hydrotherapy, personalised wellness programmes, fitness, nutrition, and mindful restoration within a tranquil setting overlooking Mirabello Bay. Whether seeking relaxation, recovery, or a deeper sense of balance, guests discover one of Greece’s most celebrated luxury spa hotels and wellness destinations—where every treatment becomes part of a more intentional way to travel.

THE PRIVATE GOLF COURSE

At Porto Elounda, golf is not an activity reserved for dedicated players—it becomes part of the lifestyle. Home to Crete’s only private 9-hole golf course, the resort offers a rare setting where championship practice, family introductions to the game, and leisurely rounds unfold against the backdrop of Mirabello Bay. Through our travel design, every lesson, tee time, and golf experience is thoughtfully woven into the wider rhythm of your stay, creating one of the most complete luxury golf holidays in Greece.

Facilities

Porto Elounda is part of the Elounda Collection, opening the door to three exceptional waterfront resorts connected by private sea transfer and a shared philosophy of refined hospitality. From award-winning Cretan gastronomy and elegant bars to private beaches and signature experiences, every stay extends naturally beyond a single address. Through our travel concierge, we curate each day across the Collection, ensuring every destination, dinner, and moment feels intentionally connected.

Life here is designed to be enjoyed outdoors. Tennis at the LUX Tennis Academy, championship golf, a modern fitness centre, yoga, Pilates, watersports, sailing, scuba diving, paddleboarding, and kayaking create a lifestyle where movement feels as natural as relaxation. Whether your itinerary centres on performance, wellbeing, or simply embracing the Mediterranean outdoors, we tailor every experience around your preferred rhythm.

Porto Elounda has long been recognised as one of Greece’s leading luxury family resorts, offering thoughtfully designed experiences for every generation. From the award-winning Kids’ Ark, dedicated crèche and children’s clubs to engaging teen programmes, family-friendly accommodation, and tailored activities, every detail is designed to give parents genuine freedom while younger travellers create unforgettable memories of Crete.

Every exceptional stay begins with a seamless arrival. Whether by private helicopter directly to the resort’s helipad, chauffeured luxury transfer from Heraklion Airport, or bespoke island transportation arranged before departure, we ensure every transition is carefully orchestrated. From the moment you arrive, the focus shifts away from logistics and entirely towards the experience ahead.

Beyond the beach, Porto Elounda unfolds like a small Mediterranean village. Boutique shopping, an art gallery, elegant event spaces, a traditional chapel, and beautifully landscaped gardens invite a natural movement between moments of discovery, relaxation, and celebration. It is a destination designed for longer stays, where every day naturally reveals something new.

Within the wider lifestyle of Porto Elounda, special occasions become a natural extension of the experience. Set against the beauty of Mirabello Bay, the resort offers an exceptional setting for weddings, private celebrations, and refined gatherings. From intimate chapel ceremonies to elegant seaside receptions, every moment is shaped with discretion and care. Dedicated spaces, bespoke catering, and seamless coordination across the Elounda Collection ensure each event unfolds effortlessly, while our travel design approach brings every detail together into a truly personal experience.

Throughout the season, Porto Elounda welcomes internationally recognised athletes, professional tennis exhibitions, wellness programmes, culinary celebrations, and cultural events that continually reshape the experience. By aligning your stay with these seasonal highlights, we create journeys that feel uniquely personal and impossible to replicate at another time of year.

This is where our travel design philosophy comes to life. Private yacht charters across Mirabello Gulf, helicopter arrivals, dedicated drivers, family adventures, intimate celebrations, and seamless concierge planning are curated around the way you want the journey to feel. Porto Elounda becomes more than a place to stay — it becomes the foundation for a complete luxury lifestyle in Crete.

Location

Porto Elounda is set on the shores of Mirabello Bay, between Elounda, Plaka, and Agios Nikolaos, offering a peaceful yet well-connected base for exploring East Crete.

From Porto Elounda, eastern Crete unfolds with ease. Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, and Spinalonga are all within close reach, along with a landscape shaped by coastline, history, and authentic village life—making the resort an ideal base for exploring beyond the beach.

Elounda Village – 3 km | 5 min
Plaka & Spinalonga Boats – 7 km | 10 min
Agios Nikolaos – 8 km | 10 min
Kritsa Village – 18 km | 25 min
Spinalonga Island – 15 min by boat
Gournia Archaeological Site – 30 km | 35 min
Vai Palm Forest – 95 km | 90 min
Sitia – 75 km | 80 min
Heraklion International Airport – 67 km | 60 min
Knossos Palace – 72 km | 70 min
Lassithi Plateau – 45 km | 60 min

From Porto Elounda, Crete unfolds through a series of moments shaped quietly around you. Our team listens first—how you like to travel, what draws your curiosity, how you prefer to spend your time—and then begins to compose experiences that feel less like excursions and more like natural extensions of your stay.

A morning might begin on the water, crossing to Spinalonga just as the light softens the island’s stone walls, with a guide who brings its layered history to life in a way that feels personal rather than rehearsed. Later, you may find yourself lingering along the waterfront of Agios Nikolaos, pausing for coffee beside Lake Voulismeni, or drifting through the narrow streets of Plaka and Kritsa, where everyday Cretan life unfolds at its own unhurried pace.

On another day, the itinerary might lead inland—towards UNESCO Minoan civilisation, where ancient stories are revealed with clarity and context, or higher still to the Lassithi Plateau, where conversations with local producers, quiet monastery visits, and long lunches overlooking the mountains create a deeper sense of place.

Nothing feels forced, and nothing follows a generic route. Each experience is timed, guided, and adapted by our people so that it fits naturally into your rhythm—whether that means a slower morning, a spontaneous detour, or simply more time in a place that feels right. This is how Crete is discovered from Porto Elounda—not as a checklist of sights, but as a sequence of meaningful moments that feel entirely your own.

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