Elafonissi Beach Tour From Chania
Why we love it?
The Elafonissi Beach Tour from Chania offers a full-day experience exploring one of Greece's most stunning beaches. Lasting nine hours, the tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned luxury bus, with pick-up and drop-off services provided. Ideal for beach lovers and families, the itinerary features a visit to Elafonissi, renowned for its unique pink sand and crystal-clear waters, as well as a stop in Stalos. With a knowledgeable guide accompanying the group, participants gain insights into the area's natural beauty and cultural significance, making this tour a distinctive way to experience the picturesque landscapes of Crete.
Inclusions
- Pick-up/Drop-Off
- Guide
- Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
- Full Liability Insurance
Itinerary
Step 1
1st 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.
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.
Take your time to swim in the crystal-clear waters, have lunch and take some memorable photos of the unique landscape.
Please Note
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Customer will receive by email a voucher for the tour with all information required
- You will receive a voucher with pick up details based on the place you stay
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
