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From Chania: Group Tour to Elafonisi (Pink Beach)

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From Chania: Group Tour to Elafonisi (Pink Beach)

€28

per person

An amazing, budget-friendly, option for those that want to visit the amazing pink beach!

This a great tour to Elafonisi, the amazing pink sand beach! A great tour for those that don’t want to spend a fortune on visiting one of the nicest beaches in the world.

This amazing tour to Elafonisi is something that somebody should experience first, as it can’t be described in words. This is why we want to assure you that you will not regret visiting this amazing beach. Of course, some people prefer the private options for a tour to Elafonisi, but this option is great as well.

Few words about Elafonisi

Elafonissi is located 76km west of Chania in the southwestern most point of Crete. 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.

The eastern side of the beach, in front of the lagoon, is well organized and has the most people. There are umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, snack bars and changing rooms. TripAdvisor website has rated Elafonissi as the 11th Best Beach in the world for 2018.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

– 2nd Best Beach in Europe/11th Globally (Trip-Advisor)
– Swim in the Crystal Clear Waters
– Walk on the warm Pink Coral Sand
– Explore the Cave of Agia Sofia

The tour includes
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Guiding
  • Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
  • Full Liability Insurance
Does not include
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Extras (food & drinks)
  • Departure Time
    08:00
  • Return Time
    18:30
1

08:00-09:20

Pick-Up
2

09:45 - First Stop at St. Sophia Cave

Built at a height of 80m from the main road that crosses the Topolia Gorge, this church is rich in history and traditions that date back to the battles of Cretans against their conquerors (the Venetians and Turks). Cretan soldiers, who had fought at the siege of Constantinople, carried the icon of Saint Sophia on their way back to Crete. The icon was found wedged inside a rock inside the cave. It is 10m wide and 20m high. Magnificent stalactites, stalagmites and pillars cover the largest part of its surface. Neolithic shells and a previously unknown species of insect that was named Spermophora Topolia were discovered in this cave.
3

10:15

Departure from the Cave
4

11:15

Arrival at Elafonissi
5

15:15

Departure from Elafonissi
6

Possible stop at Local Village

(Optional Lunch)
7

17:00-18:30

Arrival at your hotel