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Elafonissi is in west Crete, 75 kilometres southwest of Chania. The Elafonissi area includes the beach, the islet 200 metres offshore and the shallow lagoon between the two. If you come to Crete on holiday, Elafonissi is a name you are sure to hear. Elafonissi is a tiny island with white sand, separated from the shore by a lagoon no more than a metre deep.
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Driving from Paleochora to Elafonisi A lovely scenic drive through the South West of Crete, Chania prefecture. We advise you take the road inland and then west as this is in good condition for driving. The coast road takes twice the time and is not paved. Best done by foot and not by car (see the hike - route - path from Paleochora to Elafonisi).When you arrive you will see one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Coral in the sand makes the water colour surreal. Try and leave early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds in high season.Once there, cross over to the island by foot through the water – here there will be less people.How to get there: Take the road to Hania. After a short while (15-20 minutes) you will reach a village called Plemenania. Here you will see a sign indicating Elafonisi. Follow the direction by turning left. Follow the windy road until you see a junction. Go in the direction of the village Strovles. As you proceed you will cross a bridge, continue on to the village of Elos – a beautiful village and valley of Chestnut and Olive trees. Then head for the villages Louhi followed by Kefali. Look for the sign in Greek for Elafonisi – EΛΑΦΟΝΗΣΙ. It is a sharp turn to the left Pass the villages Vathi and Plokomaniana villages As you continue the sea will come into view. If you want to see the Monastery Chrissoskalitissa then you will need to follow the turn off where indicated before the Elafonisi village. The beach has a huge car park. You need to walk a short distance to enjoy its beauty. To return another way retrace your way back through all the villages until Strovles. From here take the road to Voutas and follow signs back to Paleochora.Time: 1 1/2 hours Distance: 50 kms
Just 500m from from Chrisoskalitissa Monastery and 65 km far from Chania city, Aspri Limni beach still remains hidden by thousands of tourists who pass by in a hurry on their way to Elafonisi and Kedrodasos a little bit southern.
You can have access from the monastery through a good and passable dirt road which will lead you forward in this small beach without difficulty. The creek has formed a magnificent lake with scattered rocks at each point and it is surrounded by white sand.
The beach is unknown to everyone and its negative point is that there is no shade for those who would like to go swimming there.
In the area of Aspri Limni, there is the westernmost place of existence of the palm tree Theophrasti (Phoenix Theophrasti), which has been described as a small reserve and is strictly protected.
The Cretan palm tree “Phoenix Theophrasti” is a small palm tree, endemic to the eastern Mediterranean region, with very limited distribution in a few areas of Crete.
You can have access from the monastery through a good and passable dirt road which will lead you forward in this small beach without difficulty. The creek has formed a magnificent lake with scattered rocks at each point and it is surrounded by white sand.
The beach is unknown to everyone and its negative point is that there is no shade for those who would like to go swimming there.
In the area of Aspri Limni, there is the westernmost place of existence of the palm tree Theophrasti (Phoenix Theophrasti), which has been described as a small reserve and is strictly protected.
The Cretan palm tree “Phoenix Theophrasti” is a small palm tree, endemic to the eastern Mediterranean region, with very limited distribution in a few areas of Crete.
The monastery of Chrisoskalitissa is located in the village just before Elafonisi beach, and is perched on a rock with a glorious view of the sea. Its name comes from the Byzantine era, when its last step to the monastery was made of gold (“hryso” in Greek meaning “gold,” and “skala” meaning “stairs”).
The saint’s day of the monastery falls on August 15, which is celebrated the previous day with a feast, when all the tavernas of the area feature local Cretan music.
The saint’s day of the monastery falls on August 15, which is celebrated the previous day with a feast, when all the tavernas of the area feature local Cretan music.
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