- Elafonisi Beach - Elafonisi is an exotic island that combines endless white and pink sand beaches, strewn with small shells and shallow crystal-clear turquoise waters of the lagoon (no more than 1 meter deep) surrounding the island. It is the ideal place for swimming and relaxing, snorkeling and making beautiful pictures.
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- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Certified tour guide
- Pick-up from hotels of the HERAKLION region (at the specific bus stops outside of your hotel)
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
In the southwestern part of the Crete island, there is one of the most beautiful beaches, located at a distance of 200 kilometers from the city of Heraklion.
Elafonissi is a small island located close to the shore. It is connected to the land by a shallow passage 200 meters long, which is easily crossed on foot during the calm sea.
The crystal clear turquoise waters in combination with fine white and pinkish sand create a landscape of unmatched beauty.
Elafonissi is a virgin nature reserve protected by the European Union Natura 2000 program and is noted as one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
During this tour, you will travel on a comfortable bus through the whole island and enjoy 4 hours on the famous beach swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing.
For your convenience, there are sun beds and umbrellas on the beach, as well as a cafeteria where you can buy snacks and refreshments.
Depending on the location of your pick-up the duration of the tour varies from 11 to 14 hours.
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
- NOTE: The time on the beach is 4 hours, the rest time you will be traveling by bus, doing small stops.
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages betweenAmudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
- Area 2: Georgioupoli/Rethymno/Panormo/Bali/Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa/Gazi
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.