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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

We ventured from Chania for a day trip here and it was worth the drive! The roads were a bit scary so we took it slow but the views through the mountains were absolutely stunning! Once we got to the beach it was a windy...More

Date of experience: March 2019
Thank Stephanie E
Reviewed yesterday

This beach is windy, but wonderful! Crystal clear water, sand and some rocks, good for for snorkeling, too. Sunbeds are only 3 EUR each, but you can also find a small natural shade under a tree. The only drawback is that it is very popular,...More

Date of experience: September 2018
Thank rada509
Reviewed 1 week ago

We went in October, when its the best time to go. (hint..hint) End of travel season but there were still many people enjoying the beautiful beach and the crystal clear waters.

Date of experience: October 2018
Thank Christyles13
Reviewed 1 week ago

we are going to trip around island. we stop hier do go to lunch. very nice beach, a lot of small restoraunt. good prepraid fish for resonable price

Date of experience: April 2018
Thank karelkardos
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Very very nice place. Must visit. Even in October the weather was very good, water temperature perfect for take baths.

Date of experience: October 2018
Thank LiviuM
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Terrific place lovely beach. You have to walk a little to the south-west side of the island in order to have a descent seat!

Date of experience: September 2018
Thank Yiorgos S
Reviewed 1 week ago

People told me about this place for years but when we visited Elefonisi the place just took our breath away. We went at a quiet time in October but the weather was outstanding. You must take drinks/food with you as there is nothing really close...More

Date of experience: October 2018
Thank Paul M
Reviewed 1 week ago

It is crowded and with lots of tour buses but still one of the most beautiful places I have ever been in my life. I was so amazed at how beautiful the water was, the lagoon were clear and the contrast with pink sand (in...More

Date of experience: June 2018
Thank mcoimbrawalsh
Reviewed 1 week ago

Must have been a gorgeous spot 10 years ago before the tour buses came. Now it's almost unbearably overcrowded and commercialized. It doesn't really help to come early in the morning or after sunset because the beach has turned to a mess of sunbeds, umbrellas...More

Date of experience: September 2018
Thank Marta A
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A really beautifull place , one of the few in our planet , sadly completely destroyed by the vast numbers of visitors and prospectors with cantinas - beach bars etc , everytime the tourist season begins , until its end . I am sure that...More

Date of experience: September 2018
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alis0ndavies
23 August 2018|
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Response from Sue S | Reviewed this property |
You can get the boat to Paleochora think it was 16.30 pm not sure on bikes. I booked with Selino travel in Paleochora might be worth contacting them.
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MikeNicky
22 July 2018|
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Response from 408clairr | Reviewed this property |
Sorry Mike I don’t have a clue about the bus, we rented our own car for the few days.
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Linda R
16 June 2018|
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Response from dmcc1973 | Reviewed this property |
Sorry, I can't say. We drove (rented a car), but surely if you are in a resort or apartment the reception/owner will recommend a travel agent/day trip service to take. There are tons of those that go here, I believe.
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