Elafonisi Beach in Crete ranked second globally for its pink sands and turquoise waters, according to a Tripadvisor survey.

Elafonisi Beach on Crete has been ranked the world’s second-best beach by a Tripadvisor survey, praised for its pink sands and turquoise waters. It narrowly trailed Mexico’s Isla Pasion and topped European beaches. The destination, accessible via budget flights from the UK starting at £41, draws visitors seeking scenic coastal beauty, though crowds and difficult access are noted challenges.