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C O NNECT

ELAFONISSI—A RARE
GEM WHERE THE SEA
WHISPERS TO THE

SAND. THIS SEASCAPE
MIRRORS THE MINOAN
MURALS OF THE
DEEP—ECHOES OF

A TIMELESS BOND
BETWEEN NATURE, ART,
AND THE SEA.

Playful forms of dolphins dance across the walls of the Minoan palace at Knossos, capturing an ancient fascination with the sea’s grace, life, and rhythm.
Painted around 1500 BC, this iconic fresco reflects not only the Minoans’ artistic mastery, but also their deep spiritual and practical connection to the marine
world. That same reverence for the sea finds its echo today at Elafonissi (opposite page)—a natural marine gem off Crete’s southwestern coast. With its
crystalline turquoise waters, pink-hued sands, and protected status, Elafonissi is a living reminder of the timeless bond between Cretans and the sea.

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