Beaches · 58 of the best in Greek Islands
Elafonisi
Pink-tinged sand
About Elafonisi
At Elafonisi you can wade across shallow water to a small islet, and in places the sand takes on a pink tint from tiny shell fragments. It is a protected nature reserve: don’t take sand or shells. Beautiful, but crowded in summer; come early.
Why it's on our list
- Shallow lagoon
- Nature reserve
- Come early
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Elafonisi before you go.