Elafonisi Viewpoint
Elafonisi Viewpoint
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Lara
5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
To get to this wonderful lagoon from Agia Marina, we faced a challenging journey: more than an hour and a half of "mountain road" between hairpin bends, cliffs, narrow streets and narrow tunnels dug into the rock. The route, not exactly relaxing, is made a little more pleasant by the view: you cross characteristic villages surrounded by olive groves and you will be breathless observing the bottom of the barren and rocky valley from above. Once at your destination you have several parking possibilities. Recommendation not to park immediately (5 euros for the whole day) but to proceed to the area where several mini markets are concentrated; here the cost is lower (3 euros), there are toilets and you are closer to the beginning of the pedestrian path that leads to the different coves of the lagoon. This is where an important question needs to be asked: whether or not to buy an umbrella? In fact, along the entire beach of elafonissi there are several "bathhouses" with small bars and the possibility of booking umbrellas and sunbeds but they are often not available because they are crowded early in the morning. After an easy walk of about 5 minutes, (nothing comparable to the endless, challenging and dusty path that leads to the lagoon of Balos!!!), you get to the different beaches of Elafonissi. Even if the visitors are many, you do not have the feeling of crowding. I recommend not to stop immediately but to proceed all the way. Here the beach is more spacious and it is not a problem to plant the purchased umbrella (prices are modest) and lay the beach towels and, above all... you are in the open sea.
The spectacle that opens to the eyes is heavenly! It looks like a Maldives beach! Clean, crystal clear water with all shades, from blue to light blue. The bottom of fine sand is very shallow for several meters and allows children to have fun in the water without anxiety.
The small bars allow you to buy drinks and simple snacks so that you can safely have lunch on the beach without worries.
Highly Recommendation to visit this beach, in my opinion, much more beautiful from a naturalistic point of view, than the lagoon of Balos (presence of tar July rocks!!!)
However, I remain of the opinion that the beach of Falassarna is the most complete: free parking very large, clean beach of fine sand that, for this reason, is not annoying, sea that contemplates all shades of blue, impeccable beach services thanks to Dimitri and his collaborators can also guarantee restaurant service on the beach (at no additional cost) at reasonable prices.
Happy holidays everyone!
The spectacle that opens to the eyes is heavenly! It looks like a Maldives beach! Clean, crystal clear water with all shades, from blue to light blue. The bottom of fine sand is very shallow for several meters and allows children to have fun in the water without anxiety.
The small bars allow you to buy drinks and simple snacks so that you can safely have lunch on the beach without worries.
Highly Recommendation to visit this beach, in my opinion, much more beautiful from a naturalistic point of view, than the lagoon of Balos (presence of tar July rocks!!!)
However, I remain of the opinion that the beach of Falassarna is the most complete: free parking very large, clean beach of fine sand that, for this reason, is not annoying, sea that contemplates all shades of blue, impeccable beach services thanks to Dimitri and his collaborators can also guarantee restaurant service on the beach (at no additional cost) at reasonable prices.
Happy holidays everyone!
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Written 3 September 2024
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adventure
Chania Town, Greece25 contributions
Jul 2020
A fantastic place for our children!the water is very clean and very clear!perfect for the children!i wish to come back soon!!
Written 29 July 2020
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John Blaze
Hamburg, Germany40 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
You just have to see it to believe it. You can just sit in shallow water, or just chill (because its a little distance before it gets deep), and swim in the deeper areas. Feels great on a nice hot summer day.
Written 3 July 2019
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Filipa N
Amsterdam, The Netherlands44 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
I have been in many places but in Europe , this is not a common landscape.
In Greece you will find black sand beach, beach with some rocks, or big stones, but not such a white, thin sand beach... waters are crystal clear. Down in the beach there're some beach bar with bed and umbrella, small hand made souvenirs, and a (paid) toilet.
In Greece you will find black sand beach, beach with some rocks, or big stones, but not such a white, thin sand beach... waters are crystal clear. Down in the beach there're some beach bar with bed and umbrella, small hand made souvenirs, and a (paid) toilet.
Written 5 June 2019
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GuiWong
Aurora, Canada4,820 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The breathtaking views convinced us to park and hike to the beach versus taking a boat.
A great decision and worth the exercise. But wear good shoes. I had flip flops and have the blisters to demonstrate why shoes are the better option. The surface is rocky and uneven.
After parking we walked the wrong way, so look for signs or ask someone whose been before.
A great decision and worth the exercise. But wear good shoes. I had flip flops and have the blisters to demonstrate why shoes are the better option. The surface is rocky and uneven.
After parking we walked the wrong way, so look for signs or ask someone whose been before.
Written 3 June 2018
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Raimundas K
Kaunas, Lithuania20 contributions
Oct 2019
Great beach, amazing views, very beautiful lagoon, everything is great, a must visit.There are also sunbeds (extra charge)
Written 7 November 2019
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JetLSy
Tbilisi, Georgia96 contributions
Oct 2019
The view is amazing. You might want to get here earlier if you want to take photos coz it could get busy fast. You don't wanna miss this beach. Really nice view and if you have a drone, better photos are coming. :)
Written 27 October 2019
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Frans K
22 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
The main beach gets very crowded, but there are plenty secluded beaches all around if you are willing to hike several miles through an amazing landscape of rock, soft sand and century old Cypress Trees.
Written 4 June 2019
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Carsten Slot
Aarhus, Denmark24 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Amazing Beach. It's not as pink as you see on pictures, but very beautiful anyways. The trip to the Beach is a bit scary. 🌞
Written 4 August 2017
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GinoBGino
Italy4 contributions
May 2017 • Family
This place is pure magic!! It's perfect for anyone who loves adventure, beautiful sights and even camping! Looking forward to be back !!
Written 29 June 2017
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en que meses estan cerradas las playas de grecia
Written 31 December 2022
How do we get to Elafonisis and do any tour operators offer any package deals? Also are there any restaurants or bars to go out to in the evening ?
Written 27 January 2019
It's one of most popular beaches in summer so every tour stops there. Just walk down street and loads of signs for tour. Or take a bus.there are bars everywhere in Crete.
Written 28 January 2019
felina671
Schiltigheim, France
Bonjour à tous, je part en Crète à l'hôtel Blue bay resort & spa, cette plage est elle a côtés? Ou à plusieurs km? Y a-t-il des activités t'elle que le jet ski et autres? Par forcément sur cette plage mais sur certaine plage de agia pelagia ? Merci pour ce qui me répondrons
Written 20 July 2016
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