Elafonissi, Greece (2019)


Elafonissi ("deer island"), in southwestern Crete, is a protected nature reserve. It is known for its pink sand beaches, created by tidal and wave-induced deposits of pigmented microorganisms living in a symbiotic relationship with native seaweed. —Wikipedia.

The beach (1, 2)

Southwest Crete (more)

Blue-green shades (1, 2)

Pinkish sand

Island vista (more)

Uninhabited island

Turquoise waters

Gorgeous beach (more)

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Visitor

Visitor

Bathing visitor

Bathing visitor

 



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