Elafonissi Island Day Tour From Chania

Indicative Time-Table

• 08:00-09:20 pick-up
• 11:15 Arrival at Elafonissi
• 15:15 Departure from Elafonissi possible stop at Local village (Optional Lunch)
• 17:00-18:00 Arrival at your hotel

*Please note: The pick up starts from the area of Kolimbari and ends at Chania area. (Kolimbari, Tavronitis, Maleme, Gerani, Platanias, Agia Marina, Stalos, Kalamaki,Ag. Apostoli, Chania City, Halepa).

Elafonissi is located 76km west of Chania in the southwesternmost point of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong, which often "breaks" into 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, or animals from the area. Exotic beaches with white sand and turquoise waters, reminding of the Caribbean, are formed on either side 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. The eastern side of the beach, in front of the lagoon, is well organized and has the most people.

There are umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, snack bars, and changing rooms. The TripAdvisor website has rated Elafonissi as the 11th Best Beach in the world.

Ag. Sofia 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.

 Please note that rubbish disposal apart from the designated areas is strictly prohibited

Tour Highlights:

• 2nd Best beach in Europe/11th Globally 
• Swim in the crystal clear waters
• Walk on the warm pink coral sand
• Explore the cave of Agia Sofia