From Knossos to Spinalonga

Hop on board the Meraki, named after the Greek ideal of zeal and pride in everything we do, and set sail for an exploratory journey across the azure waters to hidden beaches and coves or the secrets that the UNESCO-recognised historical island of Spinalonga has to reveal. Book one of our boat tips today if you feel up for adventure and discovery.
Our team will make it even more worthwhile, sharing local surprises and fascinating facts, while your captain steers the boat to the destination of your choosing.
Head out to sea for an iconic Mediterranean experience.

You don’t have to be an avid swimmer or experienced yogi to enjoy the utterly soothing effects of a session of aqua yoga, delivered by our talented instructor. It’s low impact and pleasant.
The poses and movements are adjusted to your level of comfort and experience, which means that you can enjoy the lasting, cooling results of this extraordinary exercise and meditation combo.
A session will help you slow down and reconnect with nature and with your body, but the benefits of aqua yoga are vast and diverse, from improved sleep and lung function to a de-stressing and mood enhancing boost to your mind and body.
Rejuvenate inside and out with aqua yoga.

Spaces purpose-built for kids, both outdoors and indoors, speak to their spirit of adventure and discovery as they dive into safe plunge pools, explore ancient myths, make new friends, learn about everything from the universe to recycling and beyond, play on our private sandy beach…

Meanwhile, the open-air eco-playground grants children their wishes for enjoyment, mirth and action. For sports lovers, active escapades on offer include a climbing wall, skate and BMX park, team games, 5×5 football, tennis academy and much more.

All this takes place under the watchful eye and expert consultation of Montessori-following, Ofsted-approved multilingual experts. There are even designated spaces for parents to sit back and watch the eyes of their little ones light up with excitement with the sheer range of things to do, learn and play with.

Treat your children to the best summer of their lives.

Cinema nights at Domes of Elounda come courtesy of CORE and take place in a multifunctional space that’s vibrant and engaging in equal measure, captivating audiences of young ages.

Mouth-watering cuts of local meat are grilled on an open fire, inviting everyone to join in and become part of one happy family.

Such is the popularity of our BBQ evenings that we’ve added a new flavour to the rotation: We also organise fish barbeques now, using freshly caught, local fish and seafood that will blow you away.

In fact, our barbeque nights have also been inspired by local tradition that hails back to millennia ago, since the Minoans barbequed meat using herbs and condiments on this land since the dawn of history – but if you’re interested in ancient food traditions and flavours, you may want to look into our Minoan cooking experience, too.

BBQ nights at Domes of Elounda treat you to the simple pleasure and irresistible combination of good food and good company – enjoyed alfresco, in true Cretan tradition.

Join us for a feast!

That was over 4,000 years ago. To add even more local flair to your Domes retreat, the Domes of Elounda team have asked archaeologist-anthropologist Dr Jerolyn E. Morrison to help us look into the authentic culinary traditions of Ancient Minoans, who lived pretty much where you are sitting right now, in the ancient city of Olous.

*Please note that for 2021 the experience will not be available.

The result is an impressive, immersive experience that combines history with the culinary arts and anthropology in a unique, organic way.
Our Minoan cooking session makes use of Minoan-style pots and pans to cook with pure, local ingredients over a hearth, following recipes that hark back millennia. You’ll be taking in the aromas as you find out more about this exciting culture, before you taste the results: alluring flavours that capture the blessed land of Crete and the ingenuity of those who lived on it so long ago.

Bite into a genuine Cretan tradition with our exclusive Minoan food experience!

We’ll be travelling to the traditional village of Kritsa to immerse ourselves in one of the most authentic epicurean traditions of Crete: savoury and sweet pies and pastries, such as kalitsounia and wild herb pie – all made from the purest ingredients, including locally sourced vegetables, cheese and dairy (as well as some outstanding Cretan olive oil, of course). Bite-sized or cut into large pieces, these small culinary miracles will soon rank among the stand-out foodie experiences of your summer.

On this bespoke experience, Cretan housewives generously share their knowledge and fantastic food – you’ll be glad you came.

Grab a slice of authentic Crete.

From bright salads to gorgeous pies and pastries, Olive oil is at the very heart of Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine – and for good reason too, thanks to its extraordinary antioxidant and nutritional properties. But it’s Crete itself that produces what is perhaps the best olive oil in the world, an extra-virgin amber liquid distilled using traditional methods that locals like to compare to liquid gold.

Whether you’re already an aficionado of olive oil or just curious, a curated olive oil tasting courtesy of the experts selected by the Domes of Elounda team will walk you through the surprising range of varieties of olives and olive oil this blessed land produces.

You’ll be tasting the purest fruit of Crete, leaving with newfound knowledge and understanding of what olive oil can do for your health and your cooking – and useful tips on how to select the best quality olive oil, too.