Elafonissi Beach

Perfectly hidden on the western corner of the island this pink sand beach went relatively unknown until 2015.

Elafonissi beach. The closest town of any size is Paleochora 20 km to the east. The west side of the beach tends to get more wind it faces the lagoon. On Elafonissi island you will find lots of tiny.

A tour to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Elafonisi is located 76km southwest of the city of Chania at the southwestern tip of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong peninsula which often breaks in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island.

The island is full of sand dunes with sea daffodils and jupiners. Elafonissi Crete is in the south-west corner of Crete island. One that is at harmony with its surroundings that honors local cultural traditions and that is tailor-made to provide the best for its.

Elafonisi was our favorite out of all the beaches we visited in Crete. It is a Natura 2000 protected area. With shallow waters pale pink-tinted sands and sweeping dunes Elafonisi is frequently and deservedly listed among Europes best beaches.

Then in 2014 it was named one of the worlds top 25 beaches on TripAdvisor. Located on the far south west tip of Crete the drive takes you inland via the spectacular Topolia Gorge. Impressive mountains sand in pink shades beautiful lagoons with turquoise water and an island which is laid out as a conservation area due to the sea turtle caretta caretta which is.

The Elafonissi area includes the beach the islet 200 metres offshore and the shallow lagoon between the two. The beach is connected to Elafonisi Island Elafideer nisiisland where you can walk too except in very high tide days. Elafonissi beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete and a popular day trip from Chania and Rethymnon.