Chora: Stone-Built. Scene-Made.

Chora is a different rhythm. It’s not just the closest view of Spinalonga’s Venetian castle, it’s the cosmopolitan energy it casts: sun-warmed stone under bare feet, the clink of golden hour Negronis at Antonino’s terrace, and slow swims to mellow beats by the pool. Adults-only, secluded, and discreetly glamorous, this is Elounda’s most coveted scene for those who know.

Set the heart of Chora, our pool is a scene, designed for doing less. Days are slow but happening. The Venetian castle rises at its edge, impossibly close, always in frame. It’s all about style here: Loungers lined with linen towels, poolside spritzes, bronzed skin, and barely-there designer swimwear. This is the kind of hour you don’t measure in time.

Above the pool, the sun hits the terrace just right. At signature Antonino’s Italian restaurant, Domes’ freshest new concept, the summers of the ‘60s are served with Spinalonga views. Share handmade Guanicia Di Manzo, Burrata & Grapes, and Margharita snipped at the table, add sea breeze Aperols that last till sunset, and you’ve got lunch that lingers into aperitivo, and aperitivo that lingers into night. Stories are told in bites, not words…surrounded by whispering olive trees, as basil and rosemary ride the warm Cretan air.

This close to Spinalonga, even silence feels cinematic. At Chora, stone pathways lead to private terraces made for two, intimate plunge pool and jacuzzi têtes-à-têtes, and evening dinners to the flicker of candlelight. Inside, every suite unfolds like a curated set of handcrafted furnishings with a nostalgic nod to the retro interiors of traditional Cretan stone homes, reimagined with a modern edge. Design details and local art complete the scene, all quietly staged for romance. This is where you toast to love and mean every word.

Get the best of both worlds and enjoy access beyond your stone walls to the full Domes of Elounda universe. Indulgent Soma Spa rituals, energizing workouts, CORE’s creative playground of art, culture, and street food, and Vilebrequin La Plage, our haute beach escape. And of course, all five restaurants and four vibing bars. Stay tucked away, yet connected to it all from your luxury retreats and suites in Elounda.