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Elafonisi is a small islet on the south west coast of Crete.
At Easter time 1824, 850 woman and children sought refuge on the islet from the fury of the Turks. The Turks found their hiding place and caused a bloodbath. All 850 people were killed.
The islet is connected to the beach by a shallow reef that allows crossing when the sea is calm. In a certain light the sand has a pink glow caused by the coral, but according to legend it has its colour from the blood of all the victims.
The area is very important to ornithologists since it is the last stop for migrating birds on their way from Europe to Africa.
During the day it can be very busy on this beach because of organised excursions, but early in the morning and during evening it is still a beautiful place to enjoy and relax.