Elafonisi
Kissamos, Greece
Shallow turquoise water and pinkish sand around a small island you can wade to. It is a protected area, so keep to marked zones and leave the shells.
- Nearest town
- Kissamos, Greece
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 35.2717, 23.5400
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Many spot for campCampsite2 km from Elafonisi
- Some places for tents around the beach, good off seasonCampsite6 km from Elafonisi
- Grammeno CampingCampsite10 km from Elafonisi · 300 pitchesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping PaleochoraCampsite14 km from Elafonisi
- SunsetCampsite16 km from ElafonisiTentsCaravansShowers
- Place for tentsCampsite19 km from Elafonisi
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Elafonisi?
Elafonisi is in Kissamos, Greece, at GPS 35.2717, 23.5400. It is about 51 km from Chania.
Can you camp near Elafonisi?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Many spot for camp, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Elafonisi?
Elafonisi is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Crete: Chania to Knossos.
What is there to see near Elafonisi?
Places worth a stop nearby: Balos Lagoon (35 km), Samaria Gorge (35 km), Chania Old Town and Venetian Harbour (51 km) and Preveli Beach (85 km).
When is the best time to visit Elafonisi?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)