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Elafonissi Beach - Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete. Get back to nature on a day trip from Rethymno.
Start your journey to the southwest corner of Crete to spend a relaxing day on the pink sand beaches on the small island of Elafonisi.
Take in the lush green landscape on the way to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many old and very typical villages. Stop for breakfast in the village of Elos. Upon arrival at Elafonisi, get at least 4 hours to relax & swim in the crystal clear water. Go for a stroll along the pink sand beach. Benefit from beach kiosks where you can purchase food and water to rehydrate and re-energize.
Situated just off the shore of the main island, Elafonisi can be reached by walking through the water. Both the beach and island are protected wildlife areas. Depart by bus at approximately 16:00 and return to Rethymno for an estimated arrival time and hotel drop off at around 18:30.
- Convenient hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Travel comfort in a modern, air-conditioned coach
- Experienced Professional Guide in French
- Included liability insurance coverage
- Safety with a professional driver
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- • No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
We will spend the day at the farthest southwestern tip of the island, in one of the most breathtaking and surprising spots. Elafonisi is a location of rare natural splendor, a unique blend of island and peninsula. It requires a walk through the sea to get there.
Previously a haven for pirates, today it is a favored spot for day-trippers looking to escape to a distant lagoon during their Mediterranean vacation.
Elafonisi is a terrestrial paradise – an unspoiled spectacle of attractiveness. It’s adorned with sand dunes, low shrubbery, sand lilies, and junipers. Accessible by foot from the beach via shallow, aquamarine and turquoise sea. The soft white and pink sand, composed of thousands of shattered seashells, combined with the clear blue-green sea, secluded miniature beaches, and small inlets, transport visitors to a lost paradise.
Dive into the balmy tropical waters and unwind under the glowing summer sun!
- Take swimming suits
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
- Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
