Chania, Crete · Greece

Elafonissi

Pink-tinted sand and shallow warm lagoons — the easiest of Crete's famous beaches to actually reach.

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10/10

Beach Access: Very easy

This score rates how easy the beach is to reach and use — not how beautiful it is.

Getting there: flat, easy walking
Water is about 5 minutes from the access point
Parking about 300 m away
Reachable by public transport
Boardwalk sections and an accessible ramp near the main entrance
Facilities on site: toilets, showers, changing facilities, lifeguard

How to get there

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Public transport

Walk from access point: About 5 min on foot
Walking difficulty: Easy
Stairs: No stairs
Steep path: No
Parking: Nearby · about 300 m away
Public transport: Available
Boat-only access: Information unavailable
Access fee: Information unavailable

Accessibility

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Wheelchair access

Yes

Stroller friendly

Yes

Boardwalk sections and an accessible ramp near the main entrance

Facilities

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Toilets

Yes

Showers

Yes

Changing facilities

Yes

Lifeguard

Yes

Sunbeds & umbrellas

Yes

Restaurants / bars nearby

Yes

Natural shade

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