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

Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi

4.5
#1 of 3,139 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 $635 BOOK WITH VIATOR Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape: A Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist from Heraklion Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape: A Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist from Heraklion
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $32 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 $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonissi Beach Elafonissi Beach
4.8
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $91 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 $91 ›
FROM $151 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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FROM $566 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
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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno
3.9
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $807 BOOK WITH VIATOR Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape: A Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist from Elounda Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape: A Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist from Elounda
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $426 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi - Pink Sands. Private Tour. Elafonisi - Pink Sands. Private Tour.
4.5
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
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FROM $82 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Full day Tour to Elafonisi Private Full day Tour to Elafonisi
5.0
Duration: 5 to 10 hours
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Elafonissi Beach reviews

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  • By Jane H
    This is a lovely safe family beach but unfortunately we didnt realise that there were so few facilities there. We had expected tavernas on the beach but there was only a couple of beach bar shacks... 
    This is a lovely safe family beach but unfortunately we didnt realise that there were so few facilities there. We had expected tavernas on the beach but there was only a couple of beach bar shacks...  more »
  • By Tourist67087496411
    Very beautiful beach and unbelievably clear water. Go to Elafonissi and you will have a great day for sure! Also the drive from Chania was gorgeous. 
    Very beautiful beach and unbelievably clear water. Go to Elafonissi and you will have a great day for sure! Also the drive from Chania was gorgeous.  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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