Elafonissi from Chania: Natura 2000 Protected Area

Discover Elafonissi’s stunning turquoise waters and unique coral-red sands. Walk to this protected paradise from Chania and explore its rare wildlife.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elafonissi Beach - Elafonisi (Island of Deer) is like paradise on earth and has a wonderful beach with pink coral sand and crystalline waters. It is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. This magical place was deserted for a long time but now it has become a popular sight.
  • Elos - The traditional village of Elos is…
What's Included
  • All Taxes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information

Elafonissi, a small island, is accessible by foot from the nearby beach.
Its striking beauty is attributed to the combination of crystal-clear turquoise shallow waters and the unique white and coral-red sand.
The journey to Elafonissi promises a spectacular experience!
Enlisted as a Natura 2000 protected site, the island boasts sand dunes peppered…

Location
Elafonissi Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pgausden2022
Sep 28, 2025
Elafonissi Beach Experience - If you like swimming vs wading you need to go beyond the lagoon to reach water that is deep enough to swim. Not really much pink sand. Unfortunately inconsiderate tourists insist on taking samples which means by the end of the season there isn't much left. Despite that we weren't disappointed. According to the tour guide during July and April there are about 7,000 visitors a day. Keep to the spring or fall.
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Elianeasb
Sep 11, 2019
I loved it!!! Beautiful!!! Who comes to Crete has to know!!! Imperdible!!! - I loved it!!! Nice!!! Clean, calm waters, looks like a pool, water temperature pleasant and transparent! The strip of sand in the pink tone near the water, gives a unique special charm to this beach!!!
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Canelrg
Jun 26, 2019
Beautiful - a beautiful site although it was a long drive from our hotel, to see it is a must see place
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Gerardo1717
Nov 4, 2019
PINK SAND BEACH - Beautiful beach on which by the action of corals, a line of pink sand forms on the coast. On the other hand it has a small island opposite which can be reached by walking by the sea by the shallow depth.
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134archc
Aug 14, 2022
Naturally beautiful - As spectacular as the beach is it is equally a non relaxing day at the beach, over crowded is an understatement. Chaos and its more of a thing to say that you have been
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