Balos Lagoon resides on the uninhabited island off the northwestern coast of Crete. The lagoon features warm and shallow waters, making it a popular spot for families with small children. At the height of the tourist season, daily ferries running from the nearby Kissamos port bring hundreds of visitors to the beach. Avoid the crowds by taking your swim early in the morning, before the Kissamos ferries arrive. You can also spend a few solitary moments by exploring the ruins of a small Roman settlement, located just north of the lagoon. The island offers limited tourist facilities, so bring lots of drinking water and a light snack. To visit Balos Lagoon on your holiday in Kissamos, and find out what else Kissamos has to offer, use our Kissamos.
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Was really looking forward to see this incredible island. Sadly the weather was bad, we got caught in a windstorm. Check weather before you pay for this trip. The big boat moors further down, then...
Was really looking forward to see this incredible island. Sadly the weather was bad, we got caught in a windstorm. Check weather before you pay for this trip. The big boat moors further down, then... more »
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Went there 30th April 2022 and here are a couple of thoughts and tips. 1. Best time to go? Probably late October. It will still be warm enough to swim and the crowds will have thinned out. End of...
Went there 30th April 2022 and here are a couple of thoughts and tips. 1. Best time to go? Probably late October. It will still be warm enough to swim and the crowds will have thinned out. End of... more »
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Too busy with all the ferries that drop off tourists there
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Beautiful view but it’s difficult to get there.
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