- Elafonissi Beach - Off the southwestern tip of Crete, about 75 kilometers from Chania town, lies Elafonisi beach and small island. It is within walking distance from the mainland, sometimes without even getting one’s toes wet. It was once used by pirates to hide their loot (lafyra) and that is how it got its name. The island (about 1.3 km long and 400 meters wide) is a protected nature reserve and boasts one of the finest sand beaches in the country. More than that, Elafonisi is the only Greek contender in a Tripadvisor list of the world’s 25 best beaches for 2014. This is to be expected: blindingly white-pink sand, turquoise-white lagoon-like waters that ripple as they pick up the breeze, an exotic place with sporadic vegetation against the stark bareness of the Cretan mountains. On the island discover numerous small coves, sandy beaches and interesting rock formations. It is also home to 110 plant species including the protected Androcymbium rechingeri, which is as rare as it sounds.
- Private transportation
- Public liability insurance
- On-board WiFi
- Portable umbrellas for the beach
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus, USB charging ports in bus
- Sandwiches, Cretan kalitsounia in a snack box
- Local tour leader (English & German speaking)
- Greek coffee and olive oil tasting in a traditional kafenion
- Cold soft drinks, beer, wine, bottled water
- Sunbeds on the beach
- Tips
Join us on a private excursion suitable for groups of up to 6 or 12 individuals! Spend nearly five hours of free time frolicking in the sun and sea. Visit two of the most visited beaches in Greece, Falasarna and Elafonisi, all in one day. We begin our adventure at Elafonisi, the most visually stunning destination. Frolic in the shallow turquoise waters, get a feel for the fine pink sands, and discover the exotic miniature lagoons, a perfect place for the little ones. We continue our tour west to Falasarna, a beach recognized for its clear turquoise sea and white sands, a favorite place for the locals. Our final stop is Vouves, where we get to see the world’s oldest olive tree and the Olive Tree Museum. There, we get to sample traditional Greek coffee and Cretan olive oil!
- Travellers need to walk about 500 meters from the parking lot to the beach in Elafonisi, because Elafonisi beach is a protected area and cars/buses are not allowed to park closer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.