Balos Lagoon, Crete

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Balos Lagoon

Gramvousa, Crete 5 hrs Free

About

A shallow turquoise lagoon of pale sand, reached by a boat trip or a dirt road.

Good to know

  • Take water and shade
  • Winds can close the boats

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Balos Lagoon with Elafonisi Beach and Chania Old Town and Venetian Harbour for a full day around Gramvousa.

35 km · ~55 min by car
40 km · ~62 min by car

Samaria Gorge Hike

~£5Full day

48 km · ~73 min by car
84 km · ~2.0 hrs by car/train
93 km · ~2.2 hrs by car/train

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

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