Crete has the earliest and the longest summers in Greece. In spring the island is awash with flowers many native to the island. By July the days are extremely hot and often blighted by the north-westerly meltemi wind which can make making beach sunbathing uncomfortable and the north coast seas fairly rough.
Rainfall is virtually non existent between mid-May and the end of August - in 2000 it did not rain from April until the end of October. Autumn storms can last a week or so and it is often a better idea to go for a two week break at the end of the season. November can be a warm, balmy month and the big tour operators have ended their seasons by then. The long, high mountain ranges down the backbone of the island can result in marked regional variations and fierce storms in the north may never reach the sheltered south.
In general the south is hotter than the north and the west wetter than the east. The mountain regions are always cooler and are often covered in snow well into the spring.

Blue Palace, Resort & Spa
Welcome to the Mediterranean Retreat of BLUE PALACE, Resort & Spa at Elounda, Crete. A resort of exceptional quality and style set in mythical surroundings to sooth and inspire. Take pleasure in the dramatic views from your luxury bungalow, suite or villa, dive into the crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean; relax with a specialized treatment in our state-of-the-art The Elounda Spa & Thalassotherapy.

Elounda Mare hotel
The five star elounda mare hotel overlooks Mirabello Bay on the north coast of the island of Crete, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Arriving at Elounda Mare, you are struck by the simplicity and discretion of its luxury. The architect-owner has toyed with the light and natural colors oh this charming land, blending the traditional white washed walls with the local beige-and-gray rock, the scarlet hibiscus and the bright blue of the Aegean Sea.

Elounda peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL
Positioned on a peninsular stretch of land seaward of the Porto Elounda Deluxe Resort, the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel enjoys unparalleled view of the Bay of Elounda to the North, the Mirabello Bay to the South, and the expanse of the Aegean Sea to the East. The view is blue as far as the eye can see. The Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, an all-Suites Wing, is reached through the Porto Elounda by a small private road that takes you to the reception area on the top floor

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