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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach – Kedrodasos Beach loop from Elafonisi Beach

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach – Kedrodasos Beach loop from Elafonisi Beach

Moderate

5.0

(2)

30

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Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach – Kedrodasos Beach loop from Elafonisi Beach

03:26

13.3km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.50 km

Sandbar Crossing to Elafonissi Island

Highlight • Beach

Depending on the weather and current, the island can usually only be reached by wading across the sandbank. The water is usually only knee-deep.

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2

3.02 km

Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Elafonisi is a small island off the west coast of Crete. A sandy promontory to the island forms a shallow water lagoon that is in no way inferior to many South Sea beaches. The pink to pink-colored sand created by mussel shells merges seamlessly into the turquoise-blue sea and creates a truly paradisiacal ambience. In the area in front of the beach there are parking lots, snack bars, showers and umbrellas.

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3.09 km

Rock Formations on Elafonissi Island

Highlight • Natural Monument

The real highlight is not the commercialized beach, but the island of Elafonissi. Definitely far fewer people and far more nature.

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3.61 km

Elafonisi

Beach

5

4.09 km

Agia Irini Chapel, Elafonisi

Highlight • Religious Site

Agia Irini is a small chapel near the highest point of Elafonisi Island.

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4.24 km

View from the summit cross at Elafonisi

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice little hike at Elafonissi Beach! If you keep your eyes open you will find a small cave. At this point you will find a reference to the fact that the Ottomans executed hundreds of women and children here at the time. Cruel things on a dream beach!

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6.35 km

Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Everything they said was true.
Elafonisi’s sand is pink. ✔️
It’s one of the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen. ✔️
And pictures won’t give it justice. ✔️

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8.32 km

Kedrodasos Beach

Highlight • Beach

Secluded and rustic beach near Elafonisi Beach. Both beaches are connected by the E4 long-distance hiking trail.

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8.83 km

Secluded Beach Cove Near Elafonissi

Highlight • Beach

Very nice section of the E4 that can also be done as a day hike.
My hike "Elafonissi round over the E4 🅿️⭕⭐"

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13.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.83 km

3.60 km

864 m

Surfaces

9.72 km

2.10 km

824 m

293 m

273 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

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