Balos Beach
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Balos Beach

🏝️ Sandy 🟢 Free entry

Balos Lagoon in the northwest of Crete is known for its shallow waters and shades of turquoise and white. It can be reached by boat from Kissamos or via a hiking trail from the viewpoint above the lagoon. It is one of the most famous beaches in Crete.

Best for ✨ couples, families, swimming, photography
How much time to plan ⏱️ 5 h
Sun loungers 💶 ~14 € / komplet

Family

🅿️ parking
🛋️ Sun loungers
🚿 Shower
☕ Café
🍴 Restaurant/bar nearby
🏛️ Heads up: Old town center with stairs — displayed distance is linear; reaching the beach through narrow streets and stairs takes 1.3–1.5× longer.

🅿️ Parking nearby

No parking lots found within 500m of this beach. 🗺️ Find parking on Google Maps →

🍴 Restaurants and parking nearby

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