Lasithi
prefecture is the Eastern department of Crete and seperated in 8
Municipalities: 1) Saint Nikolaos, 2) Ierapetras, 3) Sitia, 4)
Neapolis, 5) Plateau Lasithi, 6) Long Seashore, 7) Leykis and Itanoy.
Cretan, Liviko and Carpathian are the sea that "embrace" Lasithi. The
capital of Lasithi perefecture is the graphic Saint Nikolaos.
Elounda is 5 kilometres away from Agios Nikolaos. The area is known for
its small rocky gulfs that form many small "private" beaches along its
coasts. The village of Elounda is right next to the sea and has a
magnificent overview to the gulf of Elounda and Spinalonga. During the
summer, this is where the small boats start their trip going to the
island of Spinalonga, where the Venetians had built a powerful
fortress. When the sea is calm, one can take a look at the Ancient city
of Olounda.
During the ancient times, a big part of the city had sunk and whatever
was left over had gradually been destroyed. Today, Elounda has the
Upper and the Lower Elounda, the Upper and Lower Pines, and the
Maurician. The more developed part however is the lower Elounda. The
visitors can take a swim in the beach of Elounda, which is organized to
satisfy most of the visitors' needs. They can also enjoy swimming in
any of the beaches with the crystal clear waters, which are being
awarded with the Blue Flag in a yearly basis.
There are so
many things one can say about Elounda but hard for one to describe it.
This is the place that you need to see and live it and then... dream of
it!