Ferry from Pounta to Elafonissos

Pounta, on the Laconian coast of the southern Peloponnese near Neapoli, sits just across a narrow channel from Elafonissos, and the crossing takes about ten minutes. Elafonisos Ferries runs small vehicle-carrying landing craft back and forth all day. It is more of a shuttle than a scheduled ferry service, and cars, campervans and bikes all go across.

Elafonissos is a small island off the southern Peloponnese, close to Cape Malea, and it draws mainly Greek visitors rather than international ones. The reason most people come is Simos beach, with its pale sand and shallow turquoise water. The port and main settlement, also called Elafonissos, is a modest harbour village with tavernas along the waterfront and a short drive or walk to the beaches.

The shuttle runs constantly through the day in season, dozens of times daily, so there is little need to book ahead as a foot passenger. Current sailings and fares are shown below. Pounta is reached by road from Neapoli and Sparta, and in summer there are also seasonal links onward towards Kythira.

Pounta to Elafonissos Ferry Fares

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Weekly Pounta to Elafonissos Ferry Schedule

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Pounta to Elafonissos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Pounta to Elafonissos ferry

• Standing at the bow for a short crossing gives you an unobstructed view and feels very different from sitting inside – worth it on a calm day.
• Do not leave valuables unattended in luggage – ferry saloons are busy places and opportunistic theft, while rare, does occur.
• Drinking water at port kiosks is typically expensive; bring your own water bottle to fill before you leave your accommodation.

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