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Island in Greece
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Elafonisos is an island in the Peloponnese region and Laconia Greece. The island is a tiny spot between (north) the famous island chain of Kythira (Kythira and Antikythira complex and south of Neapolis in Lakonia region of Peloponnese.
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It is a long, fine sandy beach in the west of the island, surrounded by dunes and Mediterranean vegetation, offering a beautiful view of the sea and the small islands offshore.
It is the most famous and scenically impressive beach on the island, characterized by its fine, light sand, turquoise, mostly shallow water and extensive dunes. The beach consists of the areas Megalos Simos and Mikros Simos and attracts many visitors, especially in summer
The best way to get here is by car from Athens. Then take the ferry from Pounda , it takes 7-10 min to get to the island.
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