Why go
- Island in Greece.
- Known for Simos Beach.
- 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Fragos Beach.
History
Elafonisos is a small Greek island between the Peloponnese and Kythira. It lies off the coast of Cape Malea and Vatika. The area of the island is 19 square kilometres.
Must-see attractions
Ελαφόνησος (Elafonisos) 230 53, Greece
Ελαφονησου, Κορωπί (Elafonisos, Koropi) 194 00, Greece
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Where to stay
Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · facebook.com
Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · enploelafonisos.gr
Ελαφόνησος 230 53, Greece · hotelscheck-in.com
Τηγάνι, Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · selinopetra.gr
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Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · villaaroni.gr
Simos Σίμος, Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · domatiamethea.com
Αγ. Στέφανος 230 70, Greece · kinsternahotel.gr
Epar.Od. Velion-Neapolis, Ag. Georgios 230 53, Greece · takishotel.gr
Ελαφόνησος 230 53, Greece · hotelelement.gr
Ν. Λακωνίας, Gerolimenas 230 62, Greece · kyrimai.gr
Ελαφόνησος 230 53, Greece · hotelni.com
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Μεγάλο Τηγάνι, Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · elafonisosresort.com
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Ξιφίας 230 70, Greece · georgiashouses.gr
Ελαφόνησος 00, Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · harmonyelafonisos.com
Ελαφόνησος Λακωνίας, Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · voularesort.gr
Ελαφόνησος 230 53, Greece · ammosboutiquerooms.gr
Κάπαρι 230 53, Greece · eightdimensions.com
Βιγκλάφια 230 53, Greece · viasrooms.gr
AKTI VOION & VARVARESOU, Neapoli Vion 230 53, Greece · geaelaia.gr
ΕΛΑΦΟΝΗΣΟΣ, Lefki 230 53, Greece · simosmare.gr
ΕΛΑΦΟΝΗΣΟΣ, ΛΑΚΩΝΙΑ 230 53, Greece · hotelhellas.gr
Port of, Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · estellaelafonisos.com
Lakonias 4, Neapoli Vion 230 53, Greece · vergina-hotel.com
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Elafonisos 230 53, Greece
Unnamed Road, 230 53, Elafonisos, Greece
Kato Nisis Beach, Elafonisos 230 53, Greece
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Unnamed Road, Elafonisos 230 53, Greece · kalomoirasapartments.com
Xifias 230 70, Greece · xifoupolis.gr
Restaurants & places to go
Greek, Fast Food · σουβλατζιδικό
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Airports
Kithira Airport (KIT) 26 km to the centre
Kithira Island, I, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 4 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Olympic Airlines, Transavia Holland) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Athens, Kalamata, Zakynthos (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Zakynthos
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Kalamata
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Elafonisos
Ferry terminal · 0.3 km from the centre
Πούντα
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre
Neapoli
Ferry terminal · 7.2 km from the centre
Elafonisos - Pounta
Ferry route
Neapoli - Elafonisos
Ferry route
Kythira - Gythio
Ferry route · ANEN
Neapoli - Kythira
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Kythira - Neapoli
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Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Elafonisos, Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Elafonisos, 0.3 km); routes include Elafonisos - Pounta, Neapoli - Elafonisos, Kythira - Gythio.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Elafonisos, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.