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












This excursion takes you to the extreme southwest of Crete and to the foothills and wild mountain landscape of the White Mountains and to the Dream Beach called Elafonisi.
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
The drive to the wild southwest of Crete will enchant you with its beautiful landscape.
You will stop in the small town of Elos in the morning for a short break for breakfast and to taste the delicious Greek yoghurt with honey (included in the price). From here it is not far to what is perhaps the most beautiful beach in Crete - Elafonissi (Deer Island).
In front of the dune landscape covered with pine and juniper trees lies a flat, fine sand beach, which shimmers pink in places due to many broken shells. Elafonisi is a protected "Natura 2000" area and you can find here white sand lilies and junipers and the endangered turtle Caretta-Caretta nests here.
To the opposite island of Elafonissi you can wade through the shallow turquoise lagoon, the water is not more than waist-deep. Spend the day on this dream beach, before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.
Selected hotels in the Chania, Agia Marina, Daratso, Kalyves, Kolymbari, Maleme, Platanias, Stalos, Rethymnon, Adele, Sfakaki, Georgioupolis, and Tavronitis areas
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.