The Elounda Ilion is located on a hillside with panoramic views of the Bay of Elounda and the island of Spinaloga with its medieval castle, and close to a fully organized shingle beach on the North- East part of the island paradise of Crete. Situated 2 km from the charming village of Elounda and 8 km from the city of Agios Nikolaos, this fully renovated paradise hotel offers 88 contemporary and elegant rooms, suites, and bungalows with modern amenities. Getting to the hotel: Heraklion International Airport is a 78 km from the Elounda Ilion. Local tips: Famous attractions include the archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos, Gortys. However, many other places, such as the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc), are also of interest together with Elounda's Spinalonga. Please Note: Due to the hillside location of this property it is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties. FACILITIES:Food, drink and entertainment: The hotel has a delightful restaurant, snack bar, main bar, Satellite TV and video room. One a week there is a special evening with music. Sports, games and activities: Fresh water swimming pool, terrace with sun beds and umbrellas, towel rental at pool and beach, childrens pool, children's playground, darts, pool table(at extra charge), mini golf, table tennis, tennis (at extra charge), possibility to exercise various water sports, as well as to explore the Mirabello Bay by scuba diving. Additional: 24 hour reception, currency exchange, Internet corner(at extra charge), and free WiFi internet access in the lobby area, room service limited hours, bike rental, motor bike and car rental, conference room fully equipped with a capacity of 150 persons in theatre set-up and 120 individuals in a school set-up, private parking area.