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Activities in Elafonisos

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Bicycle on the low western road of Elafonisos approaching Kato Nisi in evening light

Kato Nisi Sunset Cycle

An evening bicycle route from Elafonisos town to Kato Nisi and Panagia links low fields, western water and sunset without needing a beach parking circuit.

Low dunes and coastal cedar vegetation separating the twin sandy bays of Simos on Elafonisos

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Simos Dune and Cedar Walk

A careful walk behind Simos's twin bays reveals the dune and sea-cedar system that gives the beach its form and needs active protection.

Shallow Strongyli lagoon and reed margins beside the Pounta coast opposite Elafonisos

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Strongyli Lagoon Birdwatching

Strongyli is a small protected coastal lagoon near Pounta and Pavlopetri, adding wetland ecology to the Elafonisos crossing landscape.