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Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi

4.5
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Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
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 $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi Full-Day Tour from Chania
4.3
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi ( The pink sand beach)
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Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania
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FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR SeaByBus - All inclusive full day trip to Elafonisi-Falasarna-Vouves from Chania
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FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Chania
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Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $661 BOOK WITH VIATOR Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape and Cretan Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonissi Beach, Monastery & Winery - from Chania area
4.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Heraklion
4.0
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno
2.5
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Rethymno
3.0
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonissi Beach Crete Day Trip
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi Beach from Chania in Crete
Duration: 10 hours
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Elafonissi Beach reviews

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  • By patriciaddavisaz
    Very pretty sand and water. Parking is a bit of a challenge. Expect a lot of people because the beach is quite crowded  more »
  • By bobby101257
    We were disappointed, frankly. This beach was not worth the long drive. It was overcrowded and overpriced & the water is colder than for example at Golden Beach, Chania. We only stayed 30 minutes. I.....  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.
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