Where in Crete is elafonisi Beach?

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1. Where in Crete is elafonisi Beach?
2. Where is elafonisi in Greece?
3. Why does Elafonisi have pink sand?

Where in Crete is elafonisi Beach?

This beach is located 72 km south-west of Chania town in western Crete. This perfect beach and islets are at the far west coast of Crete. The clear, turquoise waters have beckoned travellers for centuries, but thankfully this area of Elafonisi Beach has a restricted development order in place.

Where is elafonisi in Greece?

of Crete Elafonisi (Greek: Ελαφονήσι [elafoˈnisi] "deer island") is an island located close to the southwestern corner of the Mediterranean island of Crete, of which it is administratively a part, in the regional unit of Chania. When the weather is fine it is possible to walk to the island through the shallow water.

Why does Elafonisi have pink sand?

The sand of Elafonisi beach is white, but in many places it is pinkish due to the thousands of broken seashells it contains. It has clear green-blue waters, giving the impression that you are in an exotic paradise.