The beach of Elafonisi is unique with its warm transparent sea and its fabulous scatterings of unusual pink sand.
Elafonisi beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete, attracted by the warm transparent sea and the fabulous scatterings of unusual pink sand. The place has a unique sense of openness and is admired at the first sight. Azure sea smoothly passes into the piercing blue of the horizon, and the multi-colored sand grains on the shore shimmer and gleam in the sunlight.
Greece is famous not only for its rich ancient history, but also for the most beautiful places for beach holidays. One of the most popular and unique places is the beach of Elafonisi in Crete. This is exactly how a perfect beach should be. The beach of Elafonisi is unspoiled and has a beautiful, natural beauty. The crystal clear water has a unique azure color, the intensity of which varies depending on the depth and the degree of sunlight. The crystal clarity of the sea allows to clearly see every single stone on the bottom. The white fine sand on the shore has an unusual pinkish-purple hue in some places, thanks to the admixture of particles of sea shells and corals. He does not heat in the heat and remains very pleasant to the touch.
The descent into the water from the shore shallow and safe, no great depths, and the water is very well heated. Due to the warm waters beach vacation lasts from May to October. Even in storms, there are no high waves. These features make Elafonisi beach in Crete ideal for holidays with children. The beach invariably attracts many tanning enthusiasts, who do not necessarily need to lie on a sun bed or sun bed but just lie in the shallow water. Those who prefer swimming and diving should choose the deeper waters, where you can enjoy the cool water and fascinating contemplation of the underwater world. Given the popularity of the beach, those wishing to take the best seats try to arrive at the coast before 11:00 am.
At the service of vacationers - rent sun loungers, umbrellas, there are showers and toilets, and you can satisfy your hunger in one of the small cafes. Tasty local cuisine can be tasted in the colorful tavernas and family restaurants in any of the nearby villages to the beach. Free parking is available for holidaymakers who arrive by car. In the surrounding area there are apartments for rent, there is the possibility to rent a room in one of the inexpensive hotels located about 5 kilometers from the beach.
The beach of Elafonisi extends along the coastline of a small island of the same name, located in southwestern Crete. Elafonisi island is separated from Crete by a shallow lagoon, which can be waded. Elafonisi (Greek for "Deer Island") is currently uninhabited. At the highest point on the island is a memorial plaque to the bloody massacre of the Turks against the Greeks on Easter Sunday, 1924. The nearest towns are Chania (76 km from the beach) and the town of Kastelion (42 km).
The best way to get to the beach is by car, which can be rented. The road takes quite a long stretch of time, especially the serpentine mountains on the coast, but it is the best way to see and capture the scenery, which is generous of beautiful Greece, historical sites, colorful towns and villages.
There are shuttle buses from Chania to the beach in summer. From other parts of Crete, you can get to Elafonisi with buses through Kissamos. To visit Elafonisi beach, tour operators offer one-day excursions.
