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Elafonissi Beach

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Elafonissi Beach

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Greece's Elafonissi Beach Named the Best Beach in the World

"Located on the island of Crete in Greece, Elafonissi Beach is famous for its calm, clear turquoise waters and picture-perfect pink sands. It offers hiking trails and abundant sunbathing space, with optimal visit times in May and September." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare

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Pink sand, turquoise waters, hiking trails, and sunbathing

pink sand
shallow waters
turquoise water
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parking
family friendly
umbrella
snacks
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Pink sand, turquoise waters, hiking trails, and sunbathing

pink sand
shallow waters
turquoise water
crowded
parking
family friendly
umbrella
snacks
Google Rating
4.6 (32.5K)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in

Kissamos 730 01, Greece Get directions

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Elafonissi Beach by Photo by Cezary Kucharski
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