As we get closer to the summer travel season ... Elafonissi Beach in Greece is known for its pink sands and turquoise waters. The beach features shallow lagoons and offers other aquatic adventures.

The pink sand aside, the beach welcomes visitors with a large ... it's best to skip the summer months and plan your trip to Elafonissi during the shoulder months of May and June or September ...

One person wrote: "Walking on a beach of pink sand that is a mile and a half ... warned it can fill up quickly — especially at the height of summer as it has been ranked one of the most ...