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Tomek and Ania by the sea on Crete

A few words about us

We first discovered the magic of Crete a few years ago and knew straight away that we had to come back for longer. We lived on the island for over a year, and now we come back every season. We want to show you the most beautiful places on this remarkable island. We're sure you'll fall in love with its atmosphere, the stunning views, the colour of the water and... the pink sand. As well as tours, we recommend trusted apartments and help you plan your stay.

Why travel with us

Our friends joke that we have “Crete fever”, because the island always comes up in our conversations, and when you ask us about our favourite place on Earth, Crete is the first thing that comes to mind. Sunshine, nature, pink sand, delicious food, relaxation, hospitality... the list goes on. After many of our friends and relatives visited on our recommendation, and every one of them found something they loved, we decided a few years ago to share the beauty of Crete with you.

Our dream is to show you what you won't find at an all-inclusive hotel. Tried-and-tested tours, tavernas and a Cretan market where you can buy the best olives and oranges in the world. Accommodation in fantastic locations, with warm and welcoming hosts. Rooms that suit your needs, plus our help and advice throughout your stay – that's what you can expect with Pink Sand.

Tours

We recommend tours around West Crete. Pick-up is available from towns near Chania: Agia Marina, Platanias, Maleme, Gerani, Stalos, Tavronitis, as well as Kolymbari and Kissamos. Pick-up from other places, such as Kalyves, Almyrida, Stavros and Akrotiri, is also possible by arrangement.

The tours are run by a local tour company we work with on the most popular routes on Crete. We've tested and checked everything ourselves, so we can leave you in the best hands with peace of mind.

Let us know when you'll be on Crete and how many adults and children are travelling with you. We'll do our best to match the tour dates to your plans. The same goes for accommodation – just tell us your dates and we'll take care of the rest.

Meet us

Tomek Łaciński

Tomek Łaciński

Hi! I'm Tomek, and together with Ania I run Pink Sand Crete. My biggest passion is discovering and showing people the most beautiful corners of Crete. Those who know me know I can talk about this island for hours!

Crete is an endless source of inspiration for me – from ancient history and local customs to everyday island life. Since 2018 I've been showing Crete to our guests, taking care of every detail so you can really feel the island's unique atmosphere and take home unforgettable memories. I'm also the author of the “West Crete by Car” e-book and the Crete Guide app.

I lived on Crete for over a year and I'm happy to share what island life is really like. I believe that this first-hand perspective is what makes our recommendations special.

Ania Łacińska

Ania Łacińska

Kalimera! I'm Ania. Crete is my great love – I adore its variety, history, culture and wonderful people. I'll show you both the best-known places on the island and the less obvious ones with a special atmosphere.

I know Crete not only as a tourist but also as someone who has lived here. That lets me show you the island as it really is.

Together with Tomek, I make sure every tour and stay is well planned and full of unforgettable moments. Crete is a special place, and I'd love to show you the best of it.

What our guests say

Google reviews, translated from Polish.

★★★★★

Too little space to say it all... brilliant places to visit (completely different, or shown in a different way than by the big tour operators), great care during the trips from Tomek and Ania, tailor-made prices, an intimate VIP atmosphere. Superb 👌 Highly recommended. PS: they'll suggest a cosy little spot to visit, where to lounge, what to drink 🫣 etc.

Sebastian Dźwig
★★★★★

Pink Sand Crete is run by the wonderful Ania and Tomek. On our first trip to Crete we were looked after from the moment we landed in Chania until take-off on our way home to Poland. Everything was handled professionally: airport transfers, the whole stay, optional excursions 😃. I highly recommend the trips to Elafonisi and Loutro. The tours are never boring – we heard interesting facts about Crete and the region and local stories, visited carefully selected places and enjoyed local Cretan food in tavernas Ania and Tomek had checked themselves, so there was never a miss 😉. I warmly recommend Pink Sand Crete! It was our most successful and memorable holiday in years 😃.

Jakub Brzeźiński
★★★★★

We've used Pink Sand Crete three times already and we'll definitely do it again! Professional, attentive to our needs, always listening and always smiling! We've already seen wonderful places on Crete with “Pink”, and we still want more and more! Every year we stay with them a little longer 😁 We're so glad you exist, Pink Sand Crete 👏

Aneta Kostecka
★★★★★

A wonderful place with beautiful plants, a very pleasant and comfortable apartment, spotless pools with sun loungers and umbrellas, and above all wonderful, warm people, Anna and Tomek Łaciński. Always happy to help with anything. Tomek is also a great organiser and tour guide with huge knowledge and optimism. We were captivated by this place and its people. We recommend it!