Hallmark of the area is the beaches with the magnificent in colour crystal clear waters.

Elafonisos belongs to the prefecture of Laconia and it is in the south-eastern tip of Peloponnese and has an extent of 19 square kilometers. East, it is located Neapoli.
This beautiful island is especially known for its unique and very clean beaches.

The island's population is a few hundred of people during the winter, while during the summer the island becomes an ideal destination for many tourists.


In Elafonisos there are many accommodations of different types and categories in order to meet all requirements and they guarantee an unforgettable vacation on this beautiful island.


In the summer, several restaurants, cafes and bars are operated for your night entertainment, and also you will find an internet cafe, bakeries, super market and mini market, petrol station, pharmacy, shops with local products, traditional sweets, handicrafts, gifts and souvenirs.

Beaches of Elaphonisos

On the island, the major attractions are the beautiful beaches, with the stunning sandy beach of Simos as a trademark.
It is a long beach, located south of the island and has magnificent views over the island of Kythira. The golden sand is fine like sugar and the clear waters captivate visitors with the coral colours. Feature of the beach is the continuous line of sandy dunes that reach up to 10 meters.


The Panagia beach is at the western part of the island. It is an equally beautiful beach, strewn with sand and the sea bottom features a feast of colours with rich flora and for this reason is recommended for endless underwater explorations. The area has lush vegetation with cedars, which literally pop up through the sand, and rare flowers.

Some other beaches you can find on the island are Kontogoni, Kalogeras, Lefki, Aglyftis and others.


There are organized tours on the island by small boats for unforgettable excursions to the beaches and for a thorough acquaintance with this beautiful place.


In Elafonisos, due to its fishing fleet, you will find plenty of fresh fish and seafood in great variety and you can taste them at the quaint taverns, very close to the sea.


A very interesting information is that Elafonissos was not always an island but it was joined to the mainland via a thin point. The separation from the mainland was done after an earthquake which dated around the 6th century.


How to get there

To reach Elaphonisos you will take the boat (ferry boat) from Pounta.

The trip takes 5 to 10 minutes and the schedules vary according to the period. In June, there are trips every hour from 8:00 am to 20:00 pm.

In July and August they sail every half an hour.

The remaining period, the schedules of ferries become sparser and you have to consult the Port Authority for schedules to avoid any possible inconvenience.

Port office Tel: 27340.22.228

Distances:
Pounta - Sparti: 103 km
Pounta - Athens: 317 km