chromophore (plural chromophores) (chemistry) that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour. (chemistry) (more generally) the group of atoms in a molecule in which the electronic transition responsible for a given spectral band is located.
Elafonisi Island is near the southwest tip of Crete, 43km from Kastelli and 76km from Chania. The road from Chrisoskalitissa continues as a dirt track of 5km to Elafonisi. There are organized bus tours from Kastelli and Chania as well as boat tours from Paleohora to Elafonisi. The area of Elafonisi has beautiful beaches, in front of which is the island of Elafonisi itself.
The myth of the monastery is that if you are without sin, then you will be able to see one of the 90 steps leading up to the monastery turn to gold, hence the name Chryssoskalitissa- âgolden stepâ. A few kilometres further on you arrive at Elafonissi beach around midday.