On the last day of our stay we crossed the mountain range separating the northern coast from the southwestern tip of the island.
After over an hour's drive, we reach one of the most interesting beaches on the island.
Elafonisi Beach is also famous for its truly white sand and turquoise water, and most of all, it stands out for its unusual pink sand color along the shoreline.
From a post by tourist Agnieszka Słupecka:
(...) the unusual color is due to the mixing of small shells and corals (broken by the waves) with the sand. These small fragments of organic materials give the beach a subtle shade of pink, which becomes especially visible in certain lighting conditions, especially when the sun shines directly on the sand. The beach is located on an island, because only a thin strip of sand connects it to the mainland, creating a lagoon. The exotic beauty of this area is emphasized by cedar trees and Mediterranean vegetation.”
We cross the mountain range on a winding road, reaching a place where the number of parking lots indicates that it is very popular. At the beginning of the season it is still allright for us, but later in the summer – we prefer not to imagine those crowds.
From a tavern on a high cliff we take panoramic photos and, following a small crowd, we go down to the beach. We watch the islet from a distance, although you could reach it by wading.
However, we cannot be over enthusiastic here…
