4-day
Specific Tour
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Elafonisos is a small island off the southern coast of Laconia, famous for its crystal-clear waters and golden sandy beaches. The trip is made by road through the Peloponnese and completed with a short ferry crossing from Pounta. Four days give you enough time to truly relax and discover the island at your own pace.
In antiquity the area was joined to the Laconian mainland and Pausanias mentions it as Onugnathos. Opposite, in the shallow waters off Pounta, lies the submerged prehistoric settlement of Pavlopetri, one of the oldest known sunken town plans in the world. The Venetians called the island Cervi, and it became part of the Greek state in the middle of the 19th century.
The island’s signature is the double beach of Simos, with its dunes and juniper trees, along with Frangos and Lefki on the southern side. In the harbour the little chapel of Panagitsa stands on its own islet, linked by a small footbridge. A stop at Monemvasia and at the Pavlopetri site on the way is also well worth it.
The harbour tavernas serve very fresh fish, grilled octopus, anchovies and a wide range of seafood mezedes. Laconian cuisine adds syglino cured pork, lalangia fritters and outstanding olive oil. Pair them with local Laconian wines such as Monemvasia – Malvasia.
Elafonisos offers relaxed, family-friendly evenings rather than a party scene. After dark life gathers in the cafes and small bars around the harbour, while beach bars operate at Simos during the summer. For livelier nightlife, Neapoli and Monemvasia are close by.
The island is small and gets busy in high summer, so booking accommodation and a car space on the ferry well in advance is recommended. Currency: Euro· Time: Greek local time· Access: by road from Athens to Pounta in Laconia, roughly 360 km and 4 to 4.5 hours via Corinth, Tripoli and Sparta, followed by a short ferry crossing from Pounta to Elafonisos of about 10 to 15 minutes, with frequent daily departures.
The trip runs for 4 days and starts from €245 per person, departing from Athens. You pick the dates — there is no fixed departure.
The price includes: suggested driving route and directions from Athens, 3 nights accommodation in a selected property with breakfast, round-trip Pounta – Elafonisos ferry tickets, recommendations for beaches, tavernas and stops along the way, 24-hour telephone support from our office.
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Optional tours, tickets and activities you can book for your days there. We arrange the trip — these you choose yourself.
Activities, experiences and local guides — book ahead and keep your days free of queues.
These activities are provided and sold by our partners. You complete the booking on their page, at exactly the same price.
This is a made-to-order trip, so you choose the dates. We are happy to advise on the best season for this destination and on how the weather, prices and crowds change through the year — just tell us roughly when you are thinking of travelling.
The main inclusions are:
The full list of what is and is not included appears in the "Included / Excluded" section on this page.
For domestic travel you need a valid police ID card or passport in order to board the ferry or the flight. Bring your AMKA or European Health Insurance Card, and a valid driving licence plus a credit card in the driver's name if a car or scooter is included. Minors must carry their own travel document. Entry rules change, so please confirm the current requirements with our office before you book.
The local currency is Euro. Cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels, but it is worth carrying some cash for small shops, markets and tips. Tell your bank you are travelling so your card is not blocked.
Changes and cancellations follow the terms of the airlines, hotels and suppliers booked for you, so the cost depends on how close to departure you are and on the fare rules of each booking. Tell us as early as possible and we will look for the least costly option. The general terms of participation apply to every booking.
Travel insurance is not included in the price unless the "Included" list on this page says otherwise. We strongly recommend it, especially for trips outside the EU, so that medical care, cancellation and lost luggage are covered. We can arrange a policy for you — just ask when you book.
Yes — this is an individual trip, not a group departure. There is no fixed itinerary and no coach schedule: you travel on your own, at your own pace. We can change the number of nights, the class of hotel, add or drop destinations and arrange transfers, car hire or private guides.
Send us a request through the form on this page, call us, or drop by the office. We will come back with availability and a written quotation before anything is charged. The trip as shown runs for 4 days.
