Full-Day Private Tour in Elafonisi Pink Beach
Description
Elafonisi is a peninsula that is often divided into two parts by water, creating the illusion of being its own separate island. It boasts distinctive features such as an exotic beach with pristine white sand and dazzling turquoise waters, reminiscent of the Caribbean. The sand on the beach takes on a pinkish hue in many areas, owing to the millions of crushed shells that contribute to its coloration. The tour to Elafonisi offers a unique combination of activities, including a visit to a picturesque and ancient monastery, a beach excursion, and a scenic drive through diverse landscapes. Additionally, the tour allows for customization based on the preferences of the customers, providing them with the opportunity to savor authentic Cretan cuisine and create a personalized experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will start the tour by visiting Elafonisi beach for approximately 2 hours and then two smaller, less-crowded beaches. (+driving duration 1,5 hour) Free access to the beach
An additional stop at Chrisoskalitissa monastery (perched on a 35m high rock with boundless sea views) is highly recommended as it’s one of the most beautiful monasteries on the island and also located between the two small beaches I mentioned above. entrance fee is 2.5€
Voulolimni is located about 500m northwest of Chrysoskalitissa monastery. It is actually a small crater, surrounded by rocks, forming a small sea lake. That is to say, it is not actually a beach, but the rocky “pool” for the residents of village Chrysoskalitissa.
Aspri limni Aspri Limni is one of the most weird beaches in Crete, that almost nobody knows. This is a small secret beach, located 500m west of Chrysoskalitissa monastery. The nearby exotic Elafonissi beach attracts thousands of visitors. However, nobody has heard of this magnificent neighboring place. The beach has fine white sand and rocks in places and sharp rocks surrounds it, reminding of a small whitish lake inside the sea.
On our way back to Chania (through the west coastline of Crete), we can stop at Sfinari beach for lunch at a fish restaurant serving freshly caught fish and seafood. Alternative options for restaurants are available at Falasarna beach. As a result, you will visit from southwest to northwest Crete (you will also enjoy incredible landscapes while driving). (+ 1 hour driving to reach the restaurant) (+ 1 hour driving to head back to Chania city)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from Hotel (meet at the lobby) or in port/ airport through a sign with customer name
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(6)
What a lovely day out! Our guide was friendly and informative and showed us all the best spots. Would highly recommend
Thank you so much for the review, really appreciate it!
Yiannis was the best tour guide. Very flexible with our meeting time as we were coming from the ship docking at port. He informed us hen he arrived and where to find him. Talked with us about his country and the island. Gave us options as to what we wanted to do since it was our day. Went to Elafonisi beach and had towels for us to use. Brought us to a wonderful Greek restaurant for lunch before returning us to the port in time to board our ship. Highly recommend Yiannis as a tour guide for the day.
Thank you so much Wendy for the review, really appreciate it 🙂
Yiannis was unbelievable! Great communication and really listens to his clients. He will adjust the tour to your needs and wants. Very clean Mercedes van with a provided cooler of drinks and beach towels. Elafonissi beach is absolutely gorgeous with crystal clear water! We stayed for about an hour and a half and then visited 2 other beaches that are much smaller but also very pretty. We chose the longer drive home that allowed us to follow the mountains along the coastline. We even stopped at his uncle’s fish restaurant that was sooo delicious! Highly recommend this tour or any other tour with Yiannis!
Thank you so much Kyle for the review, really appreciate it 🙂
Yiannis was amazing! You will not regret booking a tour with this local! Yiannis shared”his” Crete with us. Elafonisi beach was beautiful, but the cultural, historical insight Yiannis provided truly made the experience exceptional. Vehicle was impeccable, comfortable, and the driver was safe. We are so thankful we got to spend a day exploring the beautiful island with this professional Cretan 😎
Thank you so much Tara for the review, really appreciate it 🙂
Crete was beautiful!! Thanks to our guide Yiannis for showing us all around his home island. We got to ride all through the countryside and saw sooooo many olive trees (Crete has 34 million🤯), goats, sheep, fig trees and donkeys. We also saw several cats, which Robert Berry was thrilled at😂. We went to one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Elafonisi beach has millions of tiny pink sea shells making the sand look pink and there is crystal clear blue water. We went to a Monastery on the top of a mountain and the rode for a couple hours to a seafood restaurant right in the waterfront. I had a grouper grilled over charcoals (it was just caught a few hours before we arrived), John Robert had lamb chops, Robert Berry had the fried baby shrimp(with heads and tails still attached😱) and Juleigh Vena had a hamburger 😂. It was so good!! The restaurant brought me a freshly caught cuttlefish to try. Then some Greek donut holes with honey and cinnamon on them (can’t remember the name). We were worn out and came back to the boat full of food and memories. ❤️
We were a group of 4 females on this tour. Yiannis was a wonderful guide. We started with the pink beach, then a private cozy cove, followed by a drive through the mountains. He gives you clear options to tailor the experience to what you would want to do. I would suggest some form of swimming shoes for the private cove, as the rocks could be tricky getting in. He provides towels, snorkeling equipment, water/soda. He is very a knowledgeable regarding the area. We even saw his cousin briefly! I absolutely would recommend using him if you want a quality tour!
