Elafonissi Beach

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Top 3% of attractions in Crete
7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“A protected Natura 2000 area, Elafonissi beach is a victim of its own success: it is overrun by hordes of tourists in summer.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"A peninsula on the western end of the island, about 75 km (45 miles) west of Chania, extends into turquoise waters, with a lagoon on one side and isolated sands and coves on the other." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Located in the southwest corner of Crete, Elafonissi beach sparkles with pink-tinted sand and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Laid-back beachgoers and adrenaline junkies alike will love Elafonissi for its array of activities and spectacular scenery"
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Elafonissi is a tiny islet (and a protected nature reserve) and is famous for its rose-hued sand and crystal-clear waters...on the mainland, you'll find sunbeds and a beach restaurant "