Join us for an unforgettable day excursion from Paleochora to Elafonisi Beach! Choose between our scheduled bus tour or a private taxi transfer.
Schedule & Details:
🚌 Bus Excursion: Every Monday & Friday at 10:00 AM (€35 / person)
🚕 Private Taxi Transfer: Available daily upon request
⏱️ Drive Duration: ~1 hour & 10 minutes
Itinerary:
🏖️ 1st Stop — Elafonisi Beach (3 hours): Swim in turquoise waters and relax on the famous pink sand.
🏛️ 2nd Stop — Chrysoskalitissa Monastery (20 mins): A short visit to the historic monastery.
🍽️ 3rd Stop — Elos Village (1 hour): Enjoy authentic Cretan food in a scenic mountain village.
🔄 Return to Paleochora: 17:30
Is this the best beach on Crete? Elafonisi beach, facing the small island of Elafonisi off the southwestern corner of Crete, is cherished by visitors and locals alike for its lagoon-style expanse of crystal blue water.
At Selino travel agency, we offer a range of bus and taxi excursion packages to groups, couples, and individuals, allowing you to experience Elafonisi how you like. Whether you prefer to travel by organized bus or private taxi, we can arrange the ideal itinerary to include Elafonisi and its surrounding highlights, which we will tell you about on this page.
With its captivating shallow waters and pink coral sand, Elafonisi takes the title of “Crete’s best beach” for many. Because of its relatively remote location on the island, you can also experience a corner of Crete which is away from the crowds – it just takes a short walk away from the main part of the beach to find areas that are much quieter.
Our guides will be happy to escort you to these lesser-known sections of Elafonisi, where the shallow water makes for ideal swimming conditions for children. There is a nearby chapel and lighthouse to discover, a wide variety of plant life, and the higher you explore, the better view you can enjoy of the wider area. Trust Selino travel agency’s experienced guides to lead you on the best trails around Elafonisi!
Perched high on a rugged 35-meter cliff overlooking the Libyan Sea, Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is a breathtaking landmark located just minutes from Elafonisi. Dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, this historic 17th-century monastery features traditional whitewashed architecture and offers visitors a serene, spiritual atmosphere alongside unforgettable panoramic views of the Cretan coastline.
The monastery owes its unique name—meaning “Our Lady of the Golden Step”—to a famous local legend. According to tradition, one of the 90 steps leading up to the top is made of solid gold, though it is said that only those truly pure of heart can see it. A brief stop here is the perfect opportunity to experience one of Crete’s most cherished cultural treasures and admire its timeless beauty.
Do you have a question about private cruises and excursions to Elafonisi and Kedrodasos?
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