About Elafonissi Beach

Imagine sinking your feet in pink sand and feeling the soft caress of the cool breeze on your skin. This isn’t a still from a fiction movie. It is an actual beach called the Elafonisi beach in western Crete, Greece. What’s more, this beach has been voted as one among the topmost majestic beaches globally.

Feast your eyes and other senses on the natural treasures of the beach. The exotic beauty of white lilies, dunes, black rocks, and cedar trees is spell-binding. If you are lucky then you will be able to spot rare species of birds and animals that call the island their home. Is it any wonder that this is such a popular tourist destination in Europe?

Must See

  • Pink sand
  • The wildflowers
  • Strange rock formations 

How to reach

You can reach  Elafonisi beach from Chania  by bus, taxi or car
It is in the southwestern side of Crete and about 75 kilometers from the town of Chania.
Chania to Elafonisi beach by bus which takes 2 hours 22 minutes and the fare is 40€ to 55€.
Chania to Elafonisi beach drive takes 1 hour 15 minutes and the cost is about 10€ to 15€.
Chania to Elafonisi beach by taxi  takes 1 hour 15 minutes and the cost is about 60€ to 80€.

Tips

  • Many endangered turtle and rare animals and plants are found here. No one is allowed to remove any plants or animals or shells and sand from the area.
  • Near the end of the peninsula, the seawater does not exceed 1m in depth,  ideal for children with adults with them.
  • The eastern side of the beach is well organized with umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, snack bars and changing rooms. You can enjoy this part of the beach side.
  • To stay completely secluded or nude, you can walk along the peninsula till you reach a quiet cove. Few coves are available for naturists near the west side of the peninsula.
  • Choose and be comfortable wearing the best water shoes for these Rocky Beaches
  • Do you believe in God? You can check it for your self. If you go 5 km north of Elafonissi, there is Chrysoskalitisa monastery built on a high rock and was fortified. It is said that the last step of the staircase leading to the monastery is golden but can be seen only by those who really believe in God. Did you see it? Do write to us......

Visit Time

Sunday:        Open 24 hours
Monday:       Open 24 hours
Tuesday:      Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday:     Open 24 hours
Friday:          Open 24 hours
Saturday:      Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 17.64°C

 

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