Situated in the very heart of Elounda, overlooking the main square and small harbour, the Kalypso Hotel is a boutique property offering simple accommodation with lovely sea views.

The rooms are simply furnished and have cooling tile floors. Each features air conditioning, minibar, in-room safe, hair dryer and telephone.

Kalypso is a small property, and there are not many public facilities. There is a public computer available for use.

Pizzeria Zorbas is a delightful pavement cafe offering wood fired pizza and pasta, influenced by the Greek Islands as well as great wines and beers as well.

All of the little town, with its cafe and bars, is well within walking distance, but further afield guests will find Spinalonga Island. It has great archaeological interest, and can be accessed by short ferry three miles from Kalypso.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Kalypso, located at Elounda – Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos (Crete), 72053, 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 Kalypso, – 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 Kalypso are revisited so often.