Elafonissi

Beach Pelekanos, Crete, Greece

What to expect

Elafonissi is a beautiful island located off the southwestern tip of Crete, about 75 kilometers from the town of Chania. The island is a protected nature reserve and boasts one of the finest sand beaches in the country, with blindingly white sand and turquoise-white lagoon-like waters. The beach is perfect for a family day trip, with shallow and warm water, making it ideal for kids to hone their swimming skills. The island is almost a mile long and has many small coves, sandy beaches, and interesting rock formations to explore. It is home to 110 plant species and is a protected area for the rare Androcymbium rechingeri. Elafonissi is a great place to visit with family and friends, offering a unique and exotic experience

Plan your family visit to the Elafonissi with these blog insights 👇

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Crete: our fantastic holiday in Greece

Crete: our fantastic holiday in Greece
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the beach at Elafonissi

Highlights: The beach was beautiful and the kids loved playing in the water ✨

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Our 10 hikes in Crete with children

Our 10 hikes in Crete with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked to the end of the beach, enjoying the beautiful views and the warm water. It was a little cold in April, but we still enjoyed swimming

Highlights: The beach was our favorite spot on the trip. The views were stunning, and the warm water was lovely. It was a little cold in April, but we still enjoyed swimming ✨

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Visiting Crete with kids

Visiting Crete with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Elafonisi Lagoon, a famous beach on Crete with shallow water for kids

Highlights: We enjoyed the beach's calm and shallow waters, perfect for kids ✨