- Elafonissos "the pink beach/ the Maldives of Crete", it is a must if you are here. - the lovely monastery "Crisosskalitissa" is open every day. The area is a rare and unique for subspices of birds and plants of Crete, being the last stop on the west route to Africa for the migratory birds. - The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) can be seen here on occasions.