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Tele Says: Things to do in Elafonisi? To lie down on the gold sand, to swim in the clear and gleaming water, to hike in the green little island, to be amazed by finding pink sand. Just enjoy, relax and take picture of this paradise.
AcornMan Says: There are four ways to reach Elafosini: (1) Take the daily ferry from Paleochora, which leaves at 10 am and begins its return trip from Elafonisi at 4 pm. The trip is about an hour, but once you reach Elafonisi you'll have to walk a ways to the beach; (2) Drive. It's not a...
AcornMan Says: In the little mountain village of Voutas, still a long way from Elafonisi, you'll see the tempting sign seen in this picture indicating a shortcut of just 17 km to the beach. Being the adventurer that I am, I decided to give it a try. One hour and fifteen minutes later,...
AcornMan Says: Well, not all the sand, not by a long shot, but Elafonisi definitely has pink sand in certain spots, mainly where the water laps up on the beach on the southern side. I've certainly never seen anything like it in my life. It's really amazing even if it's just in small areas.
AcornMan Says: Elafonisi is actually an island lying just off the southwest coast, across a very shallow stretch of water that's easy to wade across. Actually there's a substantial beach on the coast itself that's also great, but I liked the island better. Here you'll find an enormous...
Plan a Elafonisi vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Elafonisi locals
Elafonisi is actually an island lying just off the southwest coast, across a very shallow stretch of water that's easy to wade across. Actually there's a...
Q: Does anyone know if there are car rental agencies in Elafonisi? I will be coming by boat, but then I'd like to leave by rental...
A: Elafonisi is only a beach, not a village. Only some rooms for rent and some taverns can be found. About 75km from Chania. I think the best solution is to arrange for a...
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Elafonisi - Paradise with pink sand
Seldom have I visited a place that's actually as beautiful and striking in person as it is in photographs. Santorini is one such place, and Elafonisi is another. It's difficult to imagine a more...
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One of the highlights of Crete the lovely sand beaches and coves of Elafonissi. More at www.dreamofgreece.com
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