How do you get to Balos Beach?

To get to Balos you need to drive along the northern coastal road past the town of Kissamos, then past the port of Kissamos (located 2.5km to the West of the town). About 1.5km after you pass the port take a right turn on a small road with a sign to Kaliviani.

How long is the hike to Balos Beach?

Drive to the Balos Beach parking lot & hike down Rent a car and enjoy an energizing combination of smooth driving, bumpy driving, and a total of 2.4 km (1.5 miles) of hiking, roundtrip. RELAX—as long as you want!

Is Balos Beach busy?

BALOS laguna beach, together with Elafonisi, is called the most beautiful beach in Crete, Greece and the Mediterranean. You have the best view of BALOS bay and islands of Agria Gramvousa and Imeri Gramvousa. In the summer months it is very busy and we recommend that you arrive there around 10am to avoid the crowds.

What is Balos Beach known for?

Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. During the summer, it is visited by thousands of people, who arrive mostly by the ferries running from Kissamos port. If you do not like crowds, you’d better avoid to visit the beach in July and August.

How long is the ferry to Balos Beach?

The cruise to Balos & Gramvousa lasts for about an hour. While onboard you can enjoy the view, have a meal, or buy some food & drinks to enjoy while at the beach. You can rent an umbrella on board for your day under the sun, for 5€.

How do you get from Kissamos to elafonisi?

The quickest way to get from Kissamos to Elafonisi beach is to taxi which costs €100 – €120 and takes 43 min. What is the distance between Kissamos and Elafonisi beach? The distance between Kissamos and Elafonisi beach is 27 km. The road distance is 40.7 km.

How do I get to elafonisi beach?

The easiest way to get to Elafonissi Beach is to rent a car and drive on your own. The journey takes about 1.5 hours from Chania and free parking is available. Another option is to join a guided tour or take the Elafonissi Express Bus, which arrive in the morning and goes back at 4.30 pm.

Is there shade at Balos beach?

A thing you should know before getting there is that there are not any trees or shade in Balos beach. As a result, you should take care to protect yourself from the hot midday summer sun of Crete. Also, in the beach there are no taverns, amenities, or accommodation, as the natural landscape is a protected natural area.

How long is the ferry from Kissamos to Balos?

How far is elafonisi from Chania?

The distance between Chania and Elafonisi beach is 52 km. The road distance is 74.3 km.