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.
If you decide to drive yourselves from Paleochora to Omalos Plateau for the beginning of the Samaria Gorge Walk and then back to Heraklion, we suggest you hire a 4WD just to be on the safe side. We have had a look at your timetable and suggested a few options below, including Elafonisi Beach.