Elafonisos: Experience four wonderful cycling routes, along the deep blue sea

From the settlement of Elafonisos, start cycling to the famous twin beaches of Simos and Sarakiniko. Before arriving, stop at the shrine of Agia Paraskevi to enjoy the view of the turquoise waters and sandy shores. If you want to pass by pirate caves, choose the route from the settlement of Elafonisos to Panagia. Legends say that pirates used to hide treasures on the steep rocks of Korakofolia.

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The exotic Elafonisos holds unparalleled beauty in 19 square kilometres. If you want to enjoy it, getting to know every part of it, the bicycle is ideal for moving around. Four different cycling routes await you, all of them on the road, no longer than 4km and each one more beautiful than the previous.

From the settlement of Elafonisos, start cycling to the famous twin beaches of Simos and Sarakiniko. Before arriving, stop at the shrine of Agia Paraskevi to enjoy the view of the turquoise waters and sandy shores. If you want to pass by pirate caves, choose the route from the settlement of Elafonisos to Panagia. Legends say that pirates used to hide treasures on the steep rocks of Korakofolia.

Starting from Sarakiniko, you can reach Katonisi. Make a stop in Lygia to enjoy the view of Kythera. The Pounta - Pavlopetri - Strongyli Lake route will take you to the protected wetland with rare migratory species. After passing through Antinognathos, you will be amazed by the winding roads that connected the island to the mainland until 375 BC.

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