🏖️

Elafonissi Beach

Crete, Greece · pink sand beach · crystal water

unique beachsceneryswimming
Updated Apr 2026
Family-friendly
Hotels From
$40/night
Mid: $100 · Luxury: $350
Meals From
$9
Mid: $22 · Fine: $65
Airport
Chania (CHQ)
75 mins transfer
Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Avoid: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

The Beach

Our Take

Famous pink sand beach created by crushed shells, shallow turquoise water.

Beach Details

Beach Type
pink sand
Water Clarity
crystal
Crowd Level
busy

Activities

swimming photography wading beach walks

Plan Your Trip

Where to Stay Hotels & resorts Things to Do Activities & tours Getting There Flights & transfers Total Cost Trip budget calculator

Where to stay in Crete

We do not hold live room rates, so rather than quote a price that would be out of date by the time you read it, this opens a hotel search for Crete with current availability and prices.

Search Crete hotels

Trip.com · affiliate link · we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you