Elafonisi in southwest of Crete is famous for its pink sand and low turquoise waters. Repeatedly this beach has been chosen to be among the world’s most beautiful. The pink sand is produced by the large amount of pink shells that get ground up by the sea. The area is a part of the European Natura 2000 protecting program. The water is generally quite shallow and safe for children. .For a most conferrable journey to/from Rethymno we make some stops.Agia Sophia Cave is a place of archaeological, geological and historical interest. The small church of Agia Sophia lays at the entrance to the cave that contains many rows of massive stalactites and stalagmites. In the traditional Cretan mountain village Elos, you’ll find the largest number of chestnuts trees on the island. During the stops it will be possible to buy something to drink and eat. Enjoy the ride through the lush Cretan landscape and a day in crystal clear waters by the exotic sandy beach of Elafonisi.
Posted By : MaybeJamie
An amazing place. Great tour of small villages with an amazing driver and host. The beach itself is very clean, water is super blue. Wear sun protection!! The sun here is no joke!
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 03:19:51 
Posted By : Curious60175422602
The beach was fantastic and the driver was great, but the trip to stalactite caves was false advertising and we paid more for the trip than the rest of the tourists on the trip.
So buy via your hotel or one of the locals down there - not via Tripadvisor!
Before departure I got an email about changing the pickup location and when I asked to have this confirmed I got no reply.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 01:21:39
Posted By : Cruiser818826
Brilliant trip, the team were excellent in keeping us safe and informed. Beach was stunning, however be prepared fir a walk on a poor road, once there soft sand and clear water. Highly recommended thanks guys. M Jackson (Scotland) saw a 1 star review which I assume was sour grapes from a sour faced tourist that was late and was politely told so
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Posted On : 2023-08-04 04:30:19
Posted By : malcolme812
explain about the trek from the ferry to the lagoon, elderly people and parents with infants will find this a very difficult and dangerous.
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Posted On : 2023-07-30 01:43:27
Posted By : nicksB1714MN
Warm crystal clear waters and gorgeous oink sand. Kids loved it and enjoyed swimming amongst the rocks and fishes.
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Posted On : 2022-09-02 12:20:03
Posted By : 706kristinaf
We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.
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Posted On : 2020-10-03 00:08:58
Posted By : 143Traveller65
we were making a trip with Elafonisi Travel which we booked in the hotel. The timing was correct and on the way we picked up other people. Simona told everything about the trip and the area, sometimes a lot of info in a short time. The bus drove to the gorge of Topolia (Simona told a lot about the gorge) and did NOT stop there to have a quick view, not even for 5 or 10 minutes.People on the bus were disappointed. With a 1/2 hour stop for breakfast we arrived at Elafonisi beach. Very nice view and water but too much visitors everything was crowded. when you are early you can have a spot in the shadow and 2 beds for 9 euro's. The way back was very spectacular following the coast with a good place for lunch.
WHY DOES EVERY DRIVER IN CRETE THINK HE IS A F1 PILOT ???? On the way back the driver was even pushing small cars to go faster and faster, he was even overtaking them. In there brochure the trip should end around 19.30 but we were already back at 18.00 because of the speeding.
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Posted On : 2018-09-05 04:38:00
Posted By : r82913
Do not miss this wondrous experience. It is beyond description. Amazing warm clear water for miles!!
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Posted On : 2018-06-03 05:53:27
Posted By : John A
We had difficulty with meeting the bus at the designated pick up point. I would suggest that anyone using the travel tours in Crete use a hotel for the pick up point. however after many calls a cab was dispatched to pick us up and reunite us with our bus. The day trip through the White Mountains was very nice and the beach is very nice...get their early as the sunbeds get occupied early.
Posted By : Lisa D
The beech was indeed beautiful however we paid 190 Euros for this trip for me my husband 13 and 11 year old only to be told on the trip day itself this did not include boat tickets we ended up having to pay another 68 euro out of the limited money we had brought for food awful we were not made aware
