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Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi

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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

Elafonisi ( The pink sand beach) BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $43
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Duration: 9 hours
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Elafonissi Island Tour from Chania BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $62
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Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Heraklion BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $51
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Elafonissi Beach Reviews

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  • By DootonandDoris
    Beautiful beach, known for its natural beauty, wildlife and pink sands. My only advice, get there early to ensure you get a sun lounger or alternatively a spot on the beach.  more »
  • By Marios565
    Natural beauty at its best ...great palce to spent some days away from all .. crystal clear white sand ... great landscapes ...  more »
  • By kellyvoo
    It was quite a journey on the tour bus to get here, but it was really worth it! We left early morning from Chania Old Town and got there near midday. It's better if you can rent a car and drive...  more »
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  • By Werner Poschner
    Amazing, but come early. If you are late it is crowded
  • By Nikos Manolarakis
    One of the best beaches in the world. Love the pink sand.
  • By Dorina Stefania Iancu
    Wow wow wow
  • By Golli Ja
    Not worth the drive. Totally crowded ! & no pink sand
  • By tavishi kamdar
    What a place and colour of the beach sand. It doesn't have modern facilities, but has some shops and toilet, where toilet tissues needs to be collected in a bin and doesnt gets flushed down the toilet.
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