What to do on Elafonisos

Picture-perfect
As soon as you cross the Strait of Elafonisos, with its shallow water, you enter another world. Here, you don’t need trendy accessories or a stylish appearance. A few sarongs, a couple of T-shirts, sunglasses, sunscreen, a sun hat and a snorkelling mask will do. The exotic beach of Simos, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, awaits you. Two majestic bays serve up fine white sand and emerald water, and a rare cedar forest that spreads out along the sand dunes.

The great outdoors
Back in the day, Megalos (Large) Simos was a naturalist beach and campers lived here entirely, well, naturally. In the last few years, the picture has changed. Now, just a few metres from the sea, you can spend your holidays at the organised camping ground, which combines the purity of nature with modern comforts.

A leisurely stroll
A stroll along the coastal road consists of a stop for seafood and a glass (or two) of ouzo at the port, while you watch the fishing boats bob gently in the calm water. It is ideal for relaxation and convivial conversation. The village is just what’s needed to complete the image you’ve created of a holiday in Greece. Then at the end of a perfect day, filled with idyllic imagery and exotic beaches, you’ll savour the sights and sounds of a truly authentic Greece!

Tastes of the sea
As a true ‘fish island’, Elafonisos has a cuisine that is a glorious symbiosis of freshly caught seafood, locally grown produce and lovingly adapted recipes. Enjoy a taste of the sea with a backdrop of the endless blue horizon.