BALOS BEACH – BALOS LAGOON
The pearl of Western Crete is the Balos Lagoon, with the picturesque turquoise waters – part of the coast is covered with pale pink sand.
It is the 35th most beautiful beach in the world.
It is God`s wonderful gift for the people. Blessed be the Lord for this fabulous gift!
The unique Balos Lagoon is located from Chania 56 km and from Kissamos (Kastelli) 17 km.
The unique Balos Lagoon is located from Chania 56 km and from Kissamos (Kastelli) 17 km.
The Balos Lagoon can be approached in three different ways.
The first option is: from Kissamos new port by boat.
The second option is: from the Balo’s Beach Ticket Station is an 8 kilometer long road to the mountain top. The road is a stony, rocky road. There are no railing along the way. The level difference is 143 meters.
Recommended for very good drivers only. The way, on the stony road, with car is approx. 1 hour long.
The third option is available for all ages and is very comfortable!
The trip, the tours is possible to book in person at the office or online.
A very good tip!
The way, with the STRATA TOURS air-conditioned Mercedes minibus is, approx. 20 minutes long. Because the minibuses are taller and have stronger tire.
The Strata Tours has an office in the center of Kissamos: the excellent travel agency, that has been serving our dear guests since 1999. The owner and manager: Stelios Milonakis, who truly takes care of all his dear guests with heart and love. (He is a man, who has to celebrate his birthday in the house of culture, because he is loved so much)
The VIP tours are personally led by Stelios Milonakis.
We can reach the car park at the top of Platiskina, by car or by STRATA TOURS mini buses
VIP TOURS with JEEP & STANDARD TOURS with MERCEDES microbus
From the top of the hill, approx. 30-40 minutes walk, to the beach.
The landscape is fantastic!
Balos Lagoon, viewed from above is an amazing, unique, colossal experience!
The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children
Pink sand can be observed in some places. Over the centuries, millions of crushed shells provide the beautiful pink sand.
The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children
The lagoon is a protected area! The Eleonora hawks, and cormorants are nesting in the caves belonging to the lagoon.
The park, protected by the Natura 2000 program, is home to the monk seal and the sea turtle: Caretta caretta.
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