Now and then, the two overlap, and this is definitely the case with the pink-tinged sands of Elafonissi Beach. While it isn't accurate to call it unknown, this gorgeous stretch of sand on Crete's ...

Planning a holiday in Crete? Here are some articles to help you plan out your trip: Do not bother to adjust your glasses: the sand on Elafonisi beach is indeed an extraordinary shade of pale pink.

There's little wonder why: a breathtaking coastal gem on the southwest coast of Crete, it is known for its stunning pink sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. TripAdvisor describes Elafonissi ...

Reviewers have declared it the ‘Maldives of Crete’ due to its ‘jaw-dropping ... Another added: ‘The water is beautifully clear, the pink grains of sand dance around at the water ...

Elafonissi Beach in Crete has been listed as 2025’s Best Beach by Tripadvisor, famed for its crystal clear waters and miles of pink-tinged sand. The Greek beach rejoins the list for the first ...

On the western tip of Crete, Elafonissi’s pink-looking sand and clear, warm water made it this year’s winner, according to the travel company. It listed Banana Beach in Thailand in second ...

It sits just two hours by ferry across the Aegean Sea from the ominous round-the-clock tremors on the island of Santorini, but Elafonissi in Greece has been named the world’s best beach by Tripadvisor ...

No rose-colored glasses are needed at these stunning stretches of sand. You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Though rare, several countries ...

This world-renowned beach on the island of Crete features nearly a mile of gold and pink sand. With an impressive mountain backdrop, this Greek beach is known for its majestic sunsets. It's also ...