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Elafonisi Beach Private Tour
Chania, Crete
8 hours
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What You Will Do
This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests.
Elafonisi island and its beach are located in the southwestern tip of Crete, about 75km from Chania and it is regarded one of the best beaches in the world! This island is connected with Crete with a narrow and shallow strip of sand, forming with its long peninsula, exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise water on either sides! The sand is pinkish in many places, taking its colour from millions of crushed shells. A shallow lagoon is formed, and you can walk to Elafonisi island and explore its beaches.
The road to get there goes through breathtaking Topolia Gorge, picturesque villages and the fascinating varied landscapes! The aim of this tour is not only to visit a beach, but the trip to get there is an experience itself.
On the way back we will make a stop for lunch!
Optional visit to a Winery, Olive Oil Factory for Tasting Tour or Monastery upon request.
Elafonisi island and its beach are located in the southwestern tip of Crete, about 75km from Chania and it is regarded one of the best beaches in the world! This island is connected with Crete with a narrow and shallow strip of sand, forming with its long peninsula, exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise water on either sides! The sand is pinkish in many places, taking its colour from millions of crushed shells. A shallow lagoon is formed, and you can walk to Elafonisi island and explore its beaches.
The road to get there goes through breathtaking Topolia Gorge, picturesque villages and the fascinating varied landscapes! The aim of this tour is not only to visit a beach, but the trip to get there is an experience itself.
On the way back we will make a stop for lunch!
Optional visit to a Winery, Olive Oil Factory for Tasting Tour or Monastery upon request.
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guiding Services
What's Not Included?
- Snacks
- Lunch
- 5 euro for renting a sunbed and umbrella (recommended)
- Optional visit to an Olive Oil Factory. 12 euro entrance for Tasting Tour, 1 hour.
- Optional visit to a Winery. 12 euro entrance for Tasting Tour, 1 hour.
- Optional visit to Chrisoskalitisa monastery, 2 euro, 40 minutes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Elafonissi Beach
3 hours
Elafonisi is located in the southwestern most tip of Crete. It is an oblong peninsula, which often breaks in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise water, are formed on either sides of the peninsula. The sand is pinkish in many places, taking its color from millions of crushed shells. Near the breaking point of the peninsula, the sea water does not exceed 1m in depth, creating a small lagoon. You can easily cross the lagoon in order to reach the opposite site of the peninsula, while carrying your staff with you, because the water is very shallow there. At the tip of the peninsula there is the island which is a mile long, ending in a rocky outcrop and weird, freestanding towers of rock formed by wind and water. Elafonisi is a Natura 2000 protected area home to more than 100 rare plants and a great shelter for rare loggerhead sea turtles.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Niriis Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must be able to get in and get out of the car. Elafonisi beach though definitely worth the visit
- In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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