Elafonissi beach
Shallow turquoise water and blush-pink sand.
🇬🇷 Greece
Crete
Pink-sand beaches, ancient palaces, mountain gorges and generous food.
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Famous sights
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1Elafonissi
Famous for pink-tinged sands and shallow turquoise lagoons on Crete’s southwest coast.
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2Balos Lagoon
A dazzling blue lagoon with white sands and panoramic views from above.
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3Venetian Harbor, Chania
Chania’s postcard harbor charms with lighthouse views and romantic historic waterfronts.
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Pink-sand beaches Ancient Knossos Samaria Gorge Cretan cooking
Chania old harbour
Venetian lighthouse, waterside tavernas and alleyways.
Palace of Knossos
Explore Europe's oldest city and its legends.
Best time to go
May to June and September to October — warm sea, gentler heat.