Elafonissi

Elafonissi (some people also call it Elafonissos or Elafonisi) is something like an island and a peninsula, because to reach the island you have to walk through the sea.
It is located in the southwest end of the prefecture of Chania, Crete, about 70km from the city of Chania.
Elafonisi is a place of an exceptional natural beauty, and it has been included in the Natura 2000 Protection Program. Someone could say that nature made its wonder in Elafonisi.
That’s why it is such a popular beach destination in the prefecture of Chania, and a top of the top beach destinations all over Crete.
What characterizes the area of Elafonissos and makes it such an exotic place, are the little sand islets formed, the shallow turquoise waters of the sea, which at a point looks like a lagoon, and certainly the fine white sand, pinkish at several spots because of the crushed shell powder.
The whole area is an endless summer playground for young and old alike.
As you approach Elafonisi, the downhill road lets you glimpse the area from afar. You will see blue and turquoise colors of the sea, white-sand beaches all over the place and cedars scattered all around.
The road ends at a dirt vacant lot. Park and walk to the sea over the wooden lanes.
The beaches with the very shallow sea and the fine sand are perfect for everyone and offered to play racquetball and volleyball literally in the water. For several meters from the shore, the sea depth is approximately below the knee.
If you are traveling as a family, can rest assured that your kids will love it, and you’ll feel more confident about them as they are in the water.