Maleme Beach
A long, easy beach west of Chania with tavernas across the road.
Sandy beaches · Platanias






Spend a day on this beautiful exotic landscaped beach of Crete, Elafonisi. Voted, as one of the best beaches of Europe, Elafonisi attracts more and more tourists every year. It's clear blue waters, pink sand, and it's unique landscape will leave travelers speechless. It belongs to the Natural network because of its unique natural beauty.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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✓ 2nd Best Beach in Europe/11th Globally (Trip-Advisor)
✓ Swim in the Crystal Clear Waters
✓ Walk on the warm Pink Coral Sand
A long, easy beach west of Chania with tavernas across the road.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
WWII cemetery above Maleme.
Old towns & landmarks · Platanias
A long pebbly beach by a farming village west of Chania, usually very quiet.
Secluded coves · Platanias
A long sandy beach in front of the liveliest resort west of Chania.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
A lively resort west of Chania.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A seaside village with a monastery.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A long beach of sand and fine pebbles at the start of the Rodopos peninsula.
Pebble beaches · Platanias
A traditional village near Kolymvari.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A pilgrimage cave on Akrotiri.
Caves · Platanias
A long resort beach west of Chania, with artificial coves that keep the water calm.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
Beach resort west of Chania, facing Thodorou island.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A monastery by the sea at Kolymvari.
Churches & monasteries · Platanias
Weekly market by the Tavronitis river.
All villages & towns · Platanias
A kilometre of fine sand west of Chania, easy and popular with families.
Sandy beaches · Platanias
An early 20th century power station by Lake Agia.
Museums · Platanias
Elafonisi is an oblong, which often "breaks" in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island.
Elafonissi is a “Natura 2000” protected area. The island is full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers (like-cedar trees). The endangered turtles Caretta-Caretta and several rare animals nest on the island and it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals from the area. Exotic beach with white sand and turquoise waters, reminding of the Caribbean, are formed on either sides of the peninsula. The sand is pinkish in many places, taking its color from thousands of broken shells.
Near the “breaking" point of the peninsula, the water does not exceed 1m, creating a small lagoon, ideal for children. You can easily cross the lagoon in order to reach the “island”, having your stuff with you, because the water is very shallow there.
Swim in the crystal-clear waters, have lunch and take some memorable photos of the unique landscape.
The rest of hours are for transfer
You will receive a voucher with pick up details
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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