Geography of Elafonissi Beach
Geography of Elafonissi Beach: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Elafonissi Beach
Balos Lagoon is 22 mi to the north, Santorini is 133 mi to the north-east, Santorini is 133 mi to the north-east and Mykonos is 180 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 35°16′18.1″N 23°32′22.9″E (35.2717, 23.5397)
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Summary
Elafonissi Beach is a beach in Crete. Elafonissi Beach is a beach known for pink-tinged sand.
The best time to visit Elafonissi Beach is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 52°F.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 185 mi away. Nearby highlights include Balos Lagoon, Santorini, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Elafonissi Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 53° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 52° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 54° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 69° | 57° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 77° | 64° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 89° | 74° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 92° | 78° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 90° | 77° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 84° | 72° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 76° | 65° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 70° | 61° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 63° | 54° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Elafonissi Beach?
Elafonissi Beach is a beach in Crete. Its coordinates are 35.2717, 23.5397. It lies in Europe.
When is the best time to visit Elafonissi Beach?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Elafonissi Beach, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Elafonissi Beach?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 185 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Elafonissi Beach?
Popular options include Balos Lagoon, Santorini, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens, Acropolis of Athens and Navagio Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
