Stalos Beach
A kilometre of fine sand west of Chania, easy and popular with families.
Sandy beaches · Platanias







Escape the typical group tour and experience Elafonisi your way. This is a fully private day, designed around you.
We head straight to Elafonisi early, so you can enjoy the pink sand and turquoise lagoons before the crowds build up. You’ll have relaxed free time to swim, walk the shallow sandbar, and simply enjoy the open space.
After the beach, the day becomes yours. Choose between the cliff-top Monastery of Chrysoskalitissa, a traditional village, a honey tasting, or a visit to a family winery. No fixed schedule. No rush.
Accessible options are available. The beach offers pathways, and our vehicle can accommodate a wheelchair upon request.
This is not just transport. It’s a private, flexible, locally hosted experience in Crete.
A kilometre of fine sand west of Chania, easy and popular with families.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
Beach resort west of Chania, facing Thodorou island.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A long resort beach west of Chania, with artificial coves that keep the water calm.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
A sandy beach with shallow water at Galatas, surrounded by orange and olive groves.
Sandy beaches · Chania
Village west of Chania, a battlefield of the Battle of Crete.
All villages & towns · Chania
A lively resort west of Chania.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A long sandy beach in front of the liveliest resort west of Chania.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
Two small sheltered coves on a green little peninsula just west of Chania town.
Sandy beaches · Chania
A birdwatching lake near Chania.
Lakes, rivers & waterfalls · Platanias
An early 20th century power station by Lake Agia.
Museums · Platanias
A golden sandy beach just 2.5 km from Chania town, with lifeguards and watersports.
Sandy beaches · Chania
The town beach of Chania, a short walk west of the old Venetian walls.
Sandy beaches · Chania
Icons in the San Salvatore church.
Museums · Chania
Ship models in the Firka fortress.
Museums · Chania
The last synagogue of Crete.
Old towns & landmarks · Chania
our day begins with a scenic drive through Crete’s wild southwest, leading you to the breathtaking Elafonisi Beach. Famous for its soft pink sand and clear turquoise waters, Elafonisi is a natural paradise. You’ll have around two hours of free time to relax on the beach, swim in the shallow lagoons, or walk along the sandbar to the nearby islet. Surrounded by unspoiled nature and stunning views, this peaceful setting is perfect for recharging and enjoying Crete’s coastal beauty at its finest.
2 hours · Admission includedWe begin in Chania, where I pick you up from your hotel, villa, or port. Before we head south, we take a moment to go over the plan for the day. This is a private experience, so the route can adapt to your preferences. From the first minute, the day is shaped around you.
1 minuteOn our way back to Chania, we design the final part of the day together. Depending on your interests, we can visit a cave, a historic monastery, a local winery, a traditional restaurant, or enjoy a honey tasting in a small village. Each option adds a different flavor to your day, from culture and history to authentic Cretan tastes.
This is not a fixed schedule tour. It is a flexible private experience across Chania region, shaped around what you truly want to see and feel.
* In the case that your accommodation is in the pedestrian zone of the old Venetian harbor, we’ll meet you at the nearest accessible location for our vehicle.
*The pickup and dropoff is included within 20km of Chania city center. Pickup and dropoff outside of this zone until the Rethymno city center will incur an additional surcharge.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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