Located less than a mile southwest of Ancient Akrotiri, this beach earns its name from its towering red cliffs and dark sand. Travelers say the scenery is stunning – be sure to bring a camera to ...

Elafonissi’s unusual pink tinged sand is due to the bright red pigments in the crushed microorganisms ... trip can have to offer” The top 10 world's best beaches 1. Elafonissi Beach, Crete, Greece 2.