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Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach

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Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach

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Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων, Greece

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1. Elafonissi Dunes – Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach loop from Chrisoskalitissa

4.67km

01:12

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach – Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach loop from Chrisoskalitissa

8.44km

02:12

60m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach – Kedrodasos Beach loop from Chrisoskalitissa

13.3km

03:26

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Michi1001

September 26, 2022

Elafonisi is a small island off the west coast of Crete. A sandy promontory to the island forms a shallow water lagoon that is in no way inferior to many South Sea beaches. The pink to pink-colored sand created by mussel shells merges seamlessly into the turquoise-blue sea and creates a truly paradisiacal ambience. In the area in front of the beach there are parking lots, snack bars, showers and umbrellas.

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Andreas

June 3, 2024

A lot has changed since our last visit in 2013 - all for the worse. The impressive pink deposits are at most 10% of what they were in 2013, but there are 10 times more people there. This beach is also going the way of all tourists - hotspots, Instagram followers on every corner, mass operations and rip-offs - a shame, but probably nothing can be done about it.

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Kalle

October 18, 2022

When in Crete, visiting Elafonisi Beach is a "must". A fantastically beautiful lagoon 🇬🇷👌👌👌🌞

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων, Greece

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1. Elafonissi Dunes – Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach loop from Chrisoskalitissa

2. Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach – Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach loop from Chrisoskalitissa

3. Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach – Kedrodasos Beach loop from Chrisoskalitissa

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