Eleonas CountryVillage
Guests arrive at a working olive oil farm in central Crete where stone buildings and vineyard views create an immediate sense of arrival in authentic Greece.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- HER · 1 hour 15 minutes
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.8 /5 · 516
Eleonas Country Village is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ζαρός 700 02, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Heraklion International Airport 'Nikos Kazantzakis' (HER), 1 hour 15 minutes.
Eleonas Country Village in Ζαρός 700 02.
Guests arrive at a working olive oil farm in central Crete where stone buildings and vineyard views create an immediate sense of arrival in authentic Greece.
The property's 25 acres of cultivated land mean your wedding party experiences the landscape intimately—attending ceremonies under olive trees, dining in restored traditional spaces, and retiring to comfortable hotel rooms within the same grounds.
Eleonas transforms a functional agricultural estate into a full-service wedding destination where guests sleep, celebrate, and explore the same terrain.
It’s the best family friendly spot hands down in the Mediterranean. We love Manolis and his staff, they always go one step above the rest. Eleonas is a great for families looking for a more relaxing, nature filled and super fun vacation. The property has beautiful agriculture with old olive groves mixed with younger groves, yummy olive oil,gardens with herbs, Mediterranean plants and trees, and surrounded by nature. I feel the landscape really hugs you on each step you take through the property and also wraps around eqch cottage. I’ve enjoyed seeing how the gardens have matured and grown in over the past couple years. The pools are great and warm enough for a lot of fun at the beginning of October and we enjoyed the sauna that was added by the new pool when the kids were napping. The food was delicious, fresh, generous, and very high quality. Tons of beautiful dishes at each meal. We loved how the dinner is now buffet style and prepared in small portions. My favorite dishes were the zucchini flowers and stuffed mushrooms. Breakfast is also awesome - Tons of salads, eggs, always fresh bread, fruits and yogurt and pastries. For our early flight Manolis made our family breakfast to go, which other places have done for us in the past, but not like this, so good - fresh fruit, sandwiches, yogurt honey, pastries, cake, cheeses..truly amazing. There is a short walk to the lake, and a gorge and lots of hiking and other outdoors activities to do. Also fun to chill and enjoy the fresh air and quiet. It was our second stay in three years and we’ll forsure be back!
4 notes, from the desk.
25-acre working olive and wine estate with on-site hotel accommodations for 40+ guests
Google rating of 4.8/5 stars from verified visitors and wedding guests
Four distinct event spaces including a traditional stone courtyard and indoor reception hall
All-inclusive capability: farm-to-table dining, lodging, and ceremony locations on one property
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 14:00-18:00Guest arrival at hotel, check-in, property tour, welcome reception in courtyard
- 19:30-23:00Welcome dinner in traditional stone hall with local wine and farm cuisine
- 10:00-11:30Ceremony in olive grove courtyard with 60 guests
- 12:00-15:00Cocktail hour and lunch in garden areas
- 19:00-23:30Reception dinner and dancing in main hall with estate wine service
- 09:00-12:00Farewell breakfast, guest checkout
Things worth knowing.
HER · 1 hour 15 minutes
Guests fly into Heraklion International Airport 'Nikos Kazantzakis'. The desk arranges every transfer.
€4,500-9,500
Pricing varies by season (summer peak vs. shoulder months). Package rates available for multi-day events. Full day-of coordination included. Alcohol from estate vineyard available at preferred rates.
€500-1,200
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€35-55 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€50-100 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
2894 031238
Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.
Asked along the way.
Can we have both the ceremony and reception at Eleonas?+
Yes. The venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces across the 25-acre estate, allowing you to host both events with guest movement through the property's gardens and courtyards.
Where do wedding guests stay?+
The on-site hotel accommodates up to 40+ guests in comfortable rooms. Nearby villages including Zaros offer additional lodging options within 5-10 minutes.
What meals and catering options are available?+
Eleonas offers farm-to-table catering using produce and wine from the estate, with customizable menus. Full meal service and bar packages are available for both ceremonies and receptions.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20-150 guests depending on the chosen spaces and configuration for ceremony and reception.
Is photography and videography allowed?+
Yes. The 25-acre landscape and traditional architecture provide extensive photography locations. External vendors are welcome.
Hold dates at Eleonas Country Village.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.