The Greek island of Crete has in the past participated in several competitions for the most beautiful beaches in Europe and the world. The latest placements on the best beach lists below, are sure to help attract even more visitors during the tourist season this year.
Competitions organized by TripAdvisor placed Elafonisi beach located in western Crete in the 5th spot on Europe’s “best” list and a 17th overall ranking on the list of world’s most beautiful beaches.
The beach is located on a small island which is 200 meters away from the Cretan coast. The best part: You can get from Crete’s coast to Elafonisi, just by walking through the shallow lagoon that exists between them.
The sand in Elafonissi is white but in many places its tainted with a pink hue from the thousands of scattered broken sea shells. Anyone visiting this spectacular beach can expect crystal clear water shaded blue-green, reminiscent of an exotic paradise. What’s not to rave about?
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