Elafonisi Beach – Pink Sands. Day tour from Chania
Have you ever been on uninhabited island? Here’s your chance! Elafonisi is translated from Greek as Deer island. However, there are no deer but there’s pink sand! This place is so unique with its unbelievable colors, rare animals and unique history. Even though the location is pretty unusual, you can find anything you need here, beaches are very well equipped. You can rent beach beds, umbrellas and have lunch here.
One more place that we’re going to visit on our way is Cave of Agia Sofia with impressive stalactites and stalagmites as well as Hrisoskalitissa monastery. Located at 285 m above the sea level this place is truly sublime in its natural beauty, spirituality and history. Remember that to visit this place you need to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.
Our route to this place goes through picturesque road. You’ll be able to see amazing nature of Crete, some traditional villages that will should you unique Cretan lifestyle. We can also stop for a tasting of olive oil, thyme honey and, of course, raki - local vodka. Our journey will finish with traditional meal at a tavern.