Elafonissi Beach Tour From Chania

Elafonissi Beach Tour From Chania
9 hours Tours
Spend a day on this beautiful exotic landscaped beach of Crete, Elafonisi. Voted, as one of the best beaches of Europe, Elafonisi attracts more and more tourists every year.
Spend a day on this beautiful exotic landscaped beach of Crete, Elafonisi. Voted, as one of the best beaches of Europe, Elafonisi attracts more and more tourists every year. It's clear blue waters, pink sand, and it's unique landscape will leave travelers speechless. It belongs to the Natural network because of its unique natural beauty.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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✓ 2nd Best Beach in Europe/11th Globally (Trip-Advisor)
✓ Swim in the Crystal Clear Waters
✓ Walk on the warm Pink Coral Sand
What's included?
Pick-up/Drop-Off
Guide
Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
Full Liability Insurance
Please note
Infants must sit on your lap
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

Itinerary
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.

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