The Elounda Breeze is in Heraklion and stands out for its location as it is situated in the best part of the island among some of the finest hotels of Greece. It features a large garden with two swimming pools where traditional nights with Greek music are frequently organized. The garden provides homegrown herbs, vegetables, fruits and olives. The hotel restaurant with the large veranda offers a stunning view. The tasteful decoration adds a touch of freshness to the hotel.
The large buffet dedicates a special place for its Greek breakfast section, which offers guests traditional Cretan delicacies and other Greek flavors prepared with homegrown products from the garden. The Greek buffet is a great hit with guests, who show their preference for delicacies like the traditional halva from Elounda, “tiganites” (pancakes), “kalitsounia”, “kefalotyri” cheese, eggs with “myzithra” cheese, cream-filled “bougatsa”, walnut pie, “kserotigana” (fritters), local thyme honey and the famous “rakomelo” drink.
The hotel's Greek breakfast includes among others:
"Feta" CheeseKefalotyri
“Apaki”
Sheep’s Yoghurt
Thyme Honey
Orange Marmalade
“Kserotigana”
Spinach pie with cheese
Cinnamon cookies
Barley rusks ("Krithina" rusks)
Whole wheat bread
Olive Οil
Grapes
Spearmint
Greek Coffee