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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Greece  /  Crete  /  Chania Prefecture  /  Elafonissi  /  Elafonissi Beach

Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi

4.5
#1 of 2,680 in Outdoors in Greece
Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
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Located on a tiny islet famous for its white sands, Elafonissi Beach offers warm and shallow waters, an ideal setting for families with small children. Situated near the southwestern corner of Crete, the beach has beckoned travelers for centuries with its tropical climate and rich plant life. Nearby tourist facilities include free parking, showers, and changing rooms, along with several cafes offering light snacks and cold drinks. The islet is a magnet for day-trippers from other parts of Crete, so try to time your visit for mid-afternoon, when the last of the tour buses leave for the day. To visit Elafonissi Beach on your holiday in Elafonissi, and find out what else Elafonissi has to offer, use our Elafonissi.
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Tours to Elafonissi Beach

FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi Full-Day Tour from Chania Elafonisi Full-Day Tour from Chania
4.5
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $600 BOOK WITH VIATOR Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape and Cretan Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape and Cretan Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $33 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania
4.5
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi Beach: Welcome to paradise, From Rethymnon Elafonisi Beach: Welcome to paradise, From Rethymnon
5.0
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $93 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi-Falasarna-Vouves village - (All inclusive) Full Day Tour from Chania Elafonisi-Falasarna-Vouves village - (All inclusive) Full Day Tour from Chania
5.0
Duration: 10 to 11 hours
Tours from $93 ›
FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonissi Beach Elafonissi Beach
4.8
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $568 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi-Falasarna-Vouves - (All inclusive) Full Day Private Tour from Chania Elafonisi-Falasarna-Vouves - (All inclusive) Full Day Private Tour from Chania
5.0
Duration: 10 to 11 hours
Tours from $568 ›
FROM $43 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno
3.9
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $908 BOOK WITH VIATOR Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape from Elounda Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape from Elounda
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Tours from $908 ›
FROM $428 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi - Pink Sands. Private Tour. Elafonisi - Pink Sands. Private Tour.
4.4
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
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FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Chania Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Chania
3.1
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi Beach and Milia Mountain Retreat - Semi Private Jeep Tour with Lunch Elafonisi Beach and Milia Mountain Retreat - Semi Private Jeep Tour with Lunch
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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Elafonissi Beach reviews

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  • By Hereandthen
    Well, the sand does have a pink hue in places, the sea is slightly warmer than other areas around Crete, the mountain drive from Chania through Topolia gorge is lovely, the return via the coastal... 
    Well, the sand does have a pink hue in places, the sea is slightly warmer than other areas around Crete, the mountain drive from Chania through Topolia gorge is lovely, the return via the coastal...  more »
  • By Leopetridis
    It's a place that looks like it came straight from heaven. The beautiful green-blueish waters and the pink sand will blow your mind. It could easily earn the title "The Bahamas of Europe" 
    It's a place that looks like it came straight from heaven. The beautiful green-blueish waters and the pink sand will blow your mind. It could easily earn the title "The Bahamas of Europe"  more »
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  • By Rudolf Ludwig
    Pink Sand.. what else do I need to say🤩
  • By Stelian Oncioiu
    The beach is very beautiful The water is clear. Recommend.
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