Visit the most beautiful beach in Crete and soak up the sun on Elafonisi's stunning pink shores on this day trip from Georgioupolis.

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Duration 11 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Driver: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Spend a day relaxing on the stunning pink shores of Elafonisi
See traditional Cretian villages and lush greenery along the way
Swim in the crystal clear waters of the island

Full description

On this full-day trip, you’ll travel from Georgioupolis to the southwest corner of Crete and spend a relaxing day on the pink beaches of the small island of Elafonisi. During the 3-hour drive to the island, you can sit back and relax, admiring the beauty of the lush green landscapes, traditional villages, and a small church built inside a cave along the way. After taking a short break to stop for a drink, you’ll reach your destination, Elafonisi, a picturesque bathing paradise with an island that can be easily reached by foot. The water on the island is shallow, clear and gleams with beautiful shades of blue and green. You’ll have plenty of time to unwind on the beach and to purchase snacks and drinks on the island before returning to Georgioupolis in the evening.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip transportation

Food and drinks
Guide

Not suitable for

People afraid of heights

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Please note that access to a sunbed or parasol on the beach is not guaranteed
Please be aware that it's forbidden to remove any sand from the beach

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 29 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5

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It was a very nice trip. Claudia, the guide, was very nice and informative. The time allotted at the beach (3,5-4 hrs) was a perfect amount of time at the beach and the drive to the beach were beautiful. The only bad thing of the entire trip was the amount of people on the bus who repeatedly took their masks off no matter how many times they were asked to put them back on.

August 8, 2021

Pick-up and transport work great. The beach itself is very nice. It is clean with a fine sandy beach, when the sun is shining the pink really comes into its own. On the beach itself, loungers with parasols are rented out. It costs € 10 per set (1 parasol, 2 loungers). We thought it was okay, such a lounger is nicer than lying directly in the sand, but it is not a must. We thought the strong wind was a shame. You couldn't really relax because of it. At the end of the day it was really nice, you took some nice photos, had a really relaxed day, but I don't have to go to Elafonissi Beach more than once.

June 22, 2021

Unforgettable excursion to Elafonisi. The pick-up was on time, the tour guide and the driver were super warm, especially Spiridon went to great lengths and Christos shortened the trip with very interesting facts. You really noticed that you were here with people who love and live Crete. We will definitely book again with Balos Tours or Spiridon when we are back in Crete.

October 3, 2020

Georgioupolis: Full-Day Trip to Elafonisi Island

Georgioupolis: Full-Day Trip to Elafonisi Island

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