Just 150 meters from Plakias, Eleonasatures a garden and a sun terrace. It offers self-catered accommodation with views over the garden, the Libyan sea or the mountain. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Opening to a furnished patio or balcony, all studios and apartments at Eleonasme with air conditioning and a seating area. Each has a kitchenette with mini fridge and mini oven with cooking hobs. Guests can start their day with a continental breakfast. Several restaurants, fish taverns and cafe-bars can be found at the lively centre of Plakiasllage, 150 meters away. The town of Rethymno with sights such as the Fortezza castle the Venetian Harbour is approximately 21.7 miles away. Fragkokastello village is at a distance of 17.4 miles. Chania International airport is 60.9 miles away.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Eleonas, located at Plakias, Rethymno, 74060, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Eleonas, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Eleonas are revisited so often.