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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 $44 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 $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania
4.5
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $584 BOOK WITH VIATOR Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape and Cretan Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape and Cretan Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $37 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 $90 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
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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonissi Beach Elafonissi Beach
4.8
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $562 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
Tours from $562 ›
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 $582 BOOK WITH VIATOR Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape from Chania Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape from Chania
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $428 BOOK WITH VIATOR Elafonisi - Pink Sands. Private Tour. Elafonisi - Pink Sands. Private Tour.
4.4
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
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FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Chania Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Chania
3.1
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $148 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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Elafonissi Beach reviews

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  • By erikagonzs
    First, we got on a bus at the Chania Bus Station at 9am. The tickets were 20€ round trip. The bus was comfortable but you can’t eat in the bus so you have to plan ahead because it is a 2 hour trip... 
    First, we got on a bus at the Chania Bus Station at 9am. The tickets were 20€ round trip. The bus was comfortable but you can’t eat in the bus so you have to plan ahead because it is a 2 hour trip...  more »
  • By Lisa C
    Elafonissi Beach was beautiful. It was sunny and a little windy. Perfect for windsurfing.I recommend renting chairs and an umbrella on the left side of the beach. It's less windy there. It's 15 Euro.....  more
    Elafonissi Beach was beautiful. It was sunny and a little windy. Perfect for windsurfing.I recommend renting chairs and an umbrella on the left side of the beach. It's less windy there. It's 15 Euro.....  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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