Elafonissi Beach

There is a paid parking lot above the beach, but your car will be in a safe place! The color of the water is enchanting, the sand seems to be from another planet... Possible strong gusts of wind, among other things like on the whole island....

Beautiful spacious beach but even in late October too overcrowded for my liking. On the plus side it’s a beautiful beach and there is a lot of space. The water is also really calm and shallow so brilliant for kids. Easy to wade out to the little island too which is great. Even though it was crowded it was a nice laid back vibe with the people that were there. As to whether the beach is pink this depends on the time of year and also time of day. It’s only the beach at the water’s edge that is pink and on the day we visited it appeared much more pink heading towards sunset around 5-6pm. It’s easy to park and walk down the beach and a cafe/supermarket before you head down which is perfect to get drinks and snacks. Very long winding drive to get to the beach so best as a full day trip. However I wouldn’t be happy to return in the peak season as even at 4pm in late October it really was very busy.

Unique and picturesque beach, the water colours are fantastic, super clear, but very shallow waters (max to waist level) and some pink sand. Easy walk of 15min from the car park, which costs from €3 to €5 for the whole day. You can cross the lagoon to the next patch of sand, which is less crowded and has nice views too. There are some kiosks near the entrance to the beach, some tavernas along the path and a mini market beside the car park. There are umbrellas and sunbeds for rent, but when we visited there was plenty of space to put down your own towels and umbrella. This is a beach very worth visiting, and kid friendly.

beautiful beach, slightly pink sand, turquoise clear water and so..so..so many tourists. It is hard to find place to even sit down. I wanted to see it so we went there but after and hour we decided to go back and explore more of the Crete seaside.

Really beautiful place, with loads of beach. Off season there was plenty of room even on a Sunday. If you want a bit more seclusion, wade over to the island and walk as far as you fancy towards the end of the Southern end. Swimming in the lagoon is nice if you’re not confident as you’re rarely out of your depth. If you like open water, just go left and you’re in open water, with rocks and fish to peer at. It’s a truly lovely beach, with gorgeous clear water and lots of sandy strand. Only some of the sand is pink though, so don’t expect a shocking beach colour - check the waterline for pink bits.

Elafonisi Beach - Paradise Found! Elafonisi Beach is nothing short of breathtaking. The water is an incredible blend of green and blue, creating a mesmerizing effect. It's like stepping into a postcard! The pink sand adds a unique touch to this already stunning location. We rented two sunbeds and an umbrella for 20 pounds, which was well worth it for a comfortable day in the sun. Parking was 5 pounds for the day, and it's about a 10-15 minute walk to the beach, which is a nice way to start your day. Overall, Elafonisi is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Crete. It's a perfect place to relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy the crystal clear waters. Highly recommend!

Very nice beach with white and pink sand. Shallow water. Worth a visit 20euro for at parasol and two sunbeds. Don't take the first parking spot with the guys in the yellow vests. Even if they wave you in. Go all the way down to the Mega parking.

We arrived at this beach before 10 am as advised. We got a prime spot right in front of the beach and we had so many options to choose from when it came to where we sit. The beach had the pink sand in 3 areas that I saw. It’s very shallow so you can walk all over the place. Water was chillier than expected but nice!

There is a paid parking lot above the beach, but your car will be in a safe place! The color of the water is enchanting, the sand seems to be from another planet... Possible strong gusts of wind, among other things like on the whole island....

Beautiful spacious beach but even in late October too overcrowded for my liking. On the plus side it’s a beautiful beach and there is a lot of space. The water is also really calm and shallow so brilliant for kids. Easy to wade out to the little island too which is great. Even though it was crowded it was a nice laid back vibe with the people that were there. As to whether the beach is pink this depends on the time of year and also time of day. It’s only the beach at the water’s edge that is pink and on the day we visited it appeared much more pink heading towards sunset around 5-6pm. It’s easy to park and walk down the beach and a cafe/supermarket before you head down which is perfect to get drinks and snacks. Very long winding drive to get to the beach so best as a full day trip. However I wouldn’t be happy to return in the peak season as even at 4pm in late October it really was very busy.

Unique and picturesque beach, the water colours are fantastic, super clear, but very shallow waters (max to waist level) and some pink sand. Easy walk of 15min from the car park, which costs from €3 to €5 for the whole day. You can cross the lagoon to the next patch of sand, which is less crowded and has nice views too. There are some kiosks near the entrance to the beach, some tavernas along the path and a mini market beside the car park. There are umbrellas and sunbeds for rent, but when we visited there was plenty of space to put down your own towels and umbrella. This is a beach very worth visiting, and kid friendly.

beautiful beach, slightly pink sand, turquoise clear water and so..so..so many tourists. It is hard to find place to even sit down. I wanted to see it so we went there but after and hour we decided to go back and explore more of the Crete seaside.

Really beautiful place, with loads of beach. Off season there was plenty of room even on a Sunday. If you want a bit more seclusion, wade over to the island and walk as far as you fancy towards the end of the Southern end. Swimming in the lagoon is nice if you’re not confident as you’re rarely out of your depth. If you like open water, just go left and you’re in open water, with rocks and fish to peer at. It’s a truly lovely beach, with gorgeous clear water and lots of sandy strand. Only some of the sand is pink though, so don’t expect a shocking beach colour - check the waterline for pink bits.

Elafonisi Beach - Paradise Found! Elafonisi Beach is nothing short of breathtaking. The water is an incredible blend of green and blue, creating a mesmerizing effect. It's like stepping into a postcard! The pink sand adds a unique touch to this already stunning location. We rented two sunbeds and an umbrella for 20 pounds, which was well worth it for a comfortable day in the sun. Parking was 5 pounds for the day, and it's about a 10-15 minute walk to the beach, which is a nice way to start your day. Overall, Elafonisi is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Crete. It's a perfect place to relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy the crystal clear waters. Highly recommend!

Very nice beach with white and pink sand. Shallow water. Worth a visit 20euro for at parasol and two sunbeds. Don't take the first parking spot with the guys in the yellow vests. Even if they wave you in. Go all the way down to the Mega parking.

We arrived at this beach before 10 am as advised. We got a prime spot right in front of the beach and we had so many options to choose from when it came to where we sit. The beach had the pink sand in 3 areas that I saw. It’s very shallow so you can walk all over the place. Water was chillier than expected but nice!