{"id":12983,"date":"2022-11-30T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/"},"modified":"2022-11-30T17:31:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T16:31:37","slug":"balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/","title":{"rendered":"Balos Beach: the incredible pink lagoon of Crete!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#Where_is_Balos_Beach_in_Crete\" >Where is Balos Beach in Crete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#How_to_get_to_Balos_Beach\" >How to get to Balos Beach?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#On_excursion\" >On excursion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#By_car\" >By car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#Hiking\" >Hiking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#Sailing\" >Sailing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Balos\" >Where to sleep in Balos?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#Find_your_hotel\" >Find your hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#Our_favorite_%E2%99%A5_Villa_Veghera\" >Our favorite &#x2665; : Villa Veghera<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#What_to_do_in_Balos_Beach_Top_4_activities\" >What to do in Balos Beach? Top 4 activities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#1_Discover_and_enjoy_the_incredible_lagoon\" >1. Discover and enjoy the incredible lagoon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#2_A_photo_session_with_your_feet_in_the_pink_sand\" >2. A photo session with your feet in the pink sand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#3_Go_to_Gramvoussa\" >3. Go to Gramvoussa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#4_Hike_from_Falassarna_to_Balos\" >4. Hike from Falassarna to Balos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#Balos_weather\" >Balos weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/balos-beach-the-incredible-pink-lagoon-of-crete\/#Our_very_best_tips_before_heading_to_Balos_Beach\" >Our very best tips before heading to Balos Beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p><span class=\"cb-dropcap-big\">T<\/span>here is one detail that never deceives about the beauty of a landscape or a tourist destination: the number of times the place appears on Instagram! And concerning Lagos Beach and its pink lagoon, each day has its own series of amateur photos, each one more beautiful than the other. Balos is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Crete. A wonder of nature not easy to access, but with promises like no other. An idyllic place with shallow waters, ideal for a small family excursion and a unique sea bath in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><strong>But what to do in Balos?<\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><em><strong>How to get there?<\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><em><strong>What is the weather like all year round?<\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Crete Autrement offers you its travel guide dedicated to Balos Beach: the pink beach of Crete!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Balos Beach Crete, Walking Tour [4K] Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CSpFrpIyLkM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Balos_Beach_in_Crete\"><\/span>Where is Balos Beach in Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Balos, but also Gramvousa, another tourist place of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/pink-sand-wild-creek-palm-grove-what-are-the-10-most-beautiful-beaches-in-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crete with paradisiacal beaches<\/a>, are located at the northwestern point of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d6489.648551588505!2d23.584777896794176!3d35.582728846006454!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x149c5809c68e7ac7%3A0xe2cb9e4402502711!2sBalos%20Beach!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1606493929007!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find Balos and its pink lagoon in the region of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-chania-our-12-must-dos-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chania<\/a>: 50km and 1h20 from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, Balos is only 15 km and 40 min away from Kissamos (that&#8217;s how steep the road is!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Balos_Beach\"><\/span>How to get to Balos Beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_excursion\"><\/span>On excursion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to Balos, there are several excellent excursions from the larger cities of Crete. A way to travel that may save you some transportation hassles! See instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-q=\"balos\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_car\"><\/span>By car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The town of Kissamos is only 17 km from Balos. So you can go there by car. However, we strongly recommend you to go in 4&#215;4 (rental?), to be able to cross the last kilometers without any problem, in order to reach Gramvousa, then Balos Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking\"><\/span>Hiking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the road, paradise! But we will have to walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"597\" data-id=\"4392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon.png 896w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/balos-lagon-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" data-id=\"4393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/aller-a-balos-beach.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/aller-a-balos-beach.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/aller-a-balos-beach-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/aller-a-balos-beach-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/aller-a-balos-beach-100x65.png 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/aller-a-balos-beach-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" data-id=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"Which Cretan beach to visit?\" class=\"wp-image-235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos.jpg 1143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like to be active, you can walk to the beach of Balos from the parking lot. But it can take you more than three hours depending on where you start. Be careful, because there is a lot of dust on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend you to leave from Falassarna (1h), as detailed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sailing\"><\/span>Sailing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies offer excursions with a visit to the beach of Balos. You will share the crossing with other tourists, it is the ideal opportunity to make new friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Balos\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Balos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_hotel\"><\/span>Find your hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the area is protected, you will not find a hotel on site. We therefore recommend you to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/blog-travel-guide-to-crete\/best-hotels-in-crete-our-top-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hotels<\/a> in and around Kissamos. An overview for you on this map of the region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2169518\" data-target_aid=\"2169518\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"35.5792671\" data-longitude=\"23.5887205\" data-landmark_name=\"Balos Beach\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Balos Beach, Greece\" data-zoom=\"11\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2169518\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_favorite_%E2%99%A5_Villa_Veghera\"><\/span>Our favorite &#x2665; : Villa Veghera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/the-best-casinos-in-greece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crete<\/a> <\/mark>Autrement recommends a magnificent villa with a secluded swimming pool to rent with family or friends: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/villa-veghera.en.html?aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">the magnificent Villa Veghera near Kissamos<\/mark><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14227\" alt=\"Where to stay in Kissamos?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/villa-kissamos.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/villa-kissamos.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/villa-kissamos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/villa-kissamos-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/villa-kissamos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/villa-kissamos-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/villa-veghera.en.html?aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">SEE AVAILABILITIES &#x1f448;<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Balos_Beach_Top_4_activities\"><\/span>What to do in Balos Beach? Top 4 activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-see-and-visit-in-crete-in-2022\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">holiday to Crete<\/mark><\/a>? Don&#8217;t forget to visit the beach of Balos, which is a dream place for relaxing activities. We offer you about 4 things to do in Balos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Discover_and_enjoy_the_incredible_lagoon\"><\/span>1. Discover and enjoy the incredible lagoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-235\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1143\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos.jpg\" alt=\"Which Cretan beach to visit?\" class=\"wp-image-235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos.jpg 1143w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-balos-100x65.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1143px) 100vw, 1143px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swimming in pleasant, shallow water. Balos is surrounded by an impressive lagoon. This means that you will be safe from the big waves. Don&#8217;t forget to take along swimming goggles or a diving mask to watch the small local fish and the exceptional colours of the sand in the Balos lagoon.<\/li><li>Enjoying Balos Beach is also about slowing down time in a natural landscape so unique in the world. So don&#8217;t hesitate to bring a good book for a reading session you will remember. There are secluded places in Balos. You can take advantage of the quiet surroundings to read a book.<\/li><li>Sunbathing in peace. On holiday, you should enjoy your free time by improving your skin tone! Balos beach is an ideal place for sunbathing, but beware of sunburn on the spot: the sun of Balos Beach is unforgiving!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_photo_session_with_your_feet_in_the_pink_sand\"><\/span>2. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CIVVIS0MrwS\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Cr\u00e8te Autrement (@bestcretepix)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to get up high and spot the most beautiful panoramas of Balos for some great shots. Immortalise this pink sand lagoon with your smartphone or camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Go_to_Gramvoussa\"><\/span>3. Go to Gramvoussa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Kissamos, there are several ferries offering day trips to Balos Beach, but also to the island of Gramvousa, which for many people is as spectacular as Balos, if not more so! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to swimming, a must-do is to climb to the top of Gramvousa Fort and admire the horizon from this high point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hike_from_Falassarna_to_Balos\"><\/span>4. Hike from Falassarna to Balos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/falassarna-plage-grece.png\" alt=\"Quelles sont les plus belles plages de Gr\u00e8ce ?\" class=\"wp-image-4776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/falassarna-plage-grece.png 884w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/falassarna-plage-grece-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/falassarna-plage-grece-768x535.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Falassarna (photo above) and Balos Beach, you will pass through an area classified as Nature 2000 in Crete. A protected area in fact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several hiking trails, of varying lengths, with one path requiring no more than an hour&#8217;s walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balos_weather\"><\/span>Balos weather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you will not be surprised to find that the weather in Balos is particularly good for most of the year. Find out here what the year-round climate is like in Balos Beach (on average), from January to December:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-tabs\"><ul><li><a href=\"#\">Janvier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">F\u00e9vrier <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Mars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Avril<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Mai<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Juin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cb-panes\"><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">11\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">11\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">12\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">15\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">20\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">24\u00b0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-tabs\"><ul><li><a href=\"#\">Juillet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Ao\u00fbt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Sept<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Octobre<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Novembre<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">D\u00e9c<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cb-panes\"><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">26\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">26\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">23\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">19\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">15\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">12\u00b0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It should also be noted that from June to September, the beach only experiences one day of rain per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_very_best_tips_before_heading_to_Balos_Beach\"><\/span>Our very best tips before heading to Balos Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1127\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balos.png\" alt=\"Comment aller \u00e0 Balos Beach ?\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balos.png 1127w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balos-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balos-1024x495.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balos-768x371.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In summer, the temperature in Crete is very high. Don&#8217;t forget to prepare yourself for the occasion. So, choose suitable clothes (loose and light). Take sun cream with you, of course. This is essential in order to avoid burns and tan lines during your walk to Balos Beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also make sure you have hats and sunglasses with you. These accessories will be very useful during your stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, always take a bottle of water with you when you go out. Indeed, the risk of dehydration remains high, especially if you travel in summer. In short, Balos beach is a beautiful place to visit if you are in Crete. It is the ideal place to spend some quality time with your family or your partner.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>here is one detail that never deceives about the beauty of a landscape or a tourist destination: the number of times the place appears on Instagram! 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