Elafonisi: The Pink Sandy Beach On Crete

By Author: Maylene Strauss
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Where is located Elafonisi beach?
Elafonisi (some people also call it Elafonissos or Elafonisi) is something like an island and a peninsula because to reach the island you have to walk through the sea.
It is located in the southwest end of the prefecture of Chania and is the top destination of this part of Crete
The Cretan beach of Elafonisi is about 73 kilometres from Chania and 4 km south of Moni Chisoskalitissa
Elafonisi is just taking approximately 3 hours 20 min drive from Heraklion international airport (HER) and 1 hour 45 min from Chania Airport (CHQ) International Airport.
The beach on the island of Elafonisi in Crete and the beaches of the island facing Crete are destinations that every year many tourists visit, as this place is recommended by many tourist guides and by many tour operators.
What characterizes the area of Elafonissos and makes it such an exotic place, are the little sand islets formed, the shallow turquoise waters of the sea, which at a point looks like a lagoon, and certainly the fine white sand, pinkish at several spots because of the crushed shell powder.
Elafonisi ...
... is the undisputed dream beach in the southwestern part of Crete, with white, mitre-pink fine sand and shallow turquoise blue water. Actually, Elafonisi is the name of the beach just 300m away. The beach on the mainland is interspersed with small shells. Sand is a special feature of the rocky coastline.
Its main attraction to most tourists is the unique feeling of being in a South Seas lagoon whilst having a Mediterranean holiday. The whole area is an endless summer playground for young and old alike.
The beach of Elafonisi 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 Greece.
There are many tiny beaches, which are not so crowded as the lagoon and if you are lucky you may find a desert place even during the high season. If you get further to the opposite side of the island, you will find the small lighthouse, the enchanting chapel of St. Irene, the Cave of Memory and unforgettable views over the Libyan Sea.
The pink and red sand that gets deposited along the water's edge is produced by the large amount of red and pink shells that get ground up by sea action.
The journey to Elafonisi can be made either by renting a car or by bus. Don't miss one of the best and most famous beaches in Greece !! Indeed 2019 was voted as 9th among the most majestic beaches in the world!!

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