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Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
Overview
Set on a sheltered bay in sunny Elounda, Porto Elounda combines five-star comfort with proper family fun. The resort has recently unveiled new water slides at the Kids’ Ark, and added 48 fresh suites alongside updated pools, gym, and beach zones. Accommodation ranges from spacious interconnecting rooms to stylish suites and private-pool villas—some seated right by the sea—offering families flexibility, space, and peace .
Dining
With multiple restaurants enjoying lovely bay views, family meals are a delight here. Sample local Greek dishes at Odysseus Tavern or Italian fare at Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, and wind down with cocktails accompanied by soothing piano music. Kids dine with ease thanks to a dedicated children’s dining room, high chairs and fresh-baby-food options across all outlets, plus the convenient “babies travel light” package, which supplies nappies, pushchairs and more.
Facilities & Activities
Life here is a happy mash‑up of splash, sport and spa. The Seaside Pool Complex includes Crete’s largest beachfront pool (420 m²), an 80 m² kids’ pool, plus the new Kids’ Ark with two fun water slides. On land, try the nine-hole par‑3 golf course and academy, three tennis courts, gym, billiards and board games. Water-lovers can get stuck into jet skis, windsurfing, wakeboarding, canoes, kayaks, pedalos, banana boats and PADI-certified scuba diving. Meanwhile parents can sneak away to the Six Senses Spa, a spectacular wellness haven with indoor/outdoor pools, hammam, sauna and holistic treatments
Location
Nestled on its own Blue Flag sandy beach, this peaceful retreat sits just over a mile from Elounda centre. It’s easy to pop into local tavernas or shop in town—yet once inside the resort you’ll feel far from the world. It’s approximately a 50-minute drive from Heraklion Airport.
Family Highlights
Kids’ Ark Crèche (4 mo–4 yrs): Open Mon–Sat, 10:00–18:00, supervised care with indoor & outdoor play, veggie garden, storytelling, crafts and two toddler-safe pools.
Kids’ Ark Juniors (5–12 yrs): Same times, free access, water slides, mini water-park, ball games, pyjama parties, cinema nights, treasure hunts and more.
Teen Centre (12 +): Board games, Wi-Fi lounge, plus tennis, golf and water-sport lessons for older kids .
New Water Slides: Two fun slides at Kids’ Ark keep children splashing and grinning for hours.
Valencia CF Football Academy: Young football fans aged 5+ can enjoy coaching sessions with professional instructors.
Evening Entertainment: Expect mini discos, family shows, live music and the chance for grown-ups to enjoy cocktails in calm while kids are safely entertained.
