National park
Samaria Gorge
Chania, Greece
One of Europe's famous hiking gorges, a long walk through cliffs to the sea.
Beach · Greece · Crete
Elafonisi Beach
A beach with pale pink sand and shallow lagoons at the south-west tip of Crete.
about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Elafonisi Beach matters
Elafonisi has a pinkish tinge in its sand and warm, shallow water. You can wade across to a small island. It is beautiful on a calm day, but busy in high season. Come early or stay late.
Talking points
- Parts of the sand have a pink tint.
- You can wade to a small island.
- It gets busy in summer.
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Good to know: The road is long; allow time and arrive before the midday crowds.
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