Balos Beach Crete, Walking Tour [4K] Greece

Balos Beach Crete
The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, formed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. It is no coincidence that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Balos with their private yacht many years ago.
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. Also, a perfect idea is to arrive at Balos in the morning, before the boats arrive from Kissamos. These few hours of remoteness in such a heavenly place will remain etched in your memory forever.
The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children. In many places the sand has a lovely pinkish color, because of millions of crushed shells. Beyond the rocks at the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder, ideal for a snorkeling. The lagoon and the wider area, with rare species of flora and fauna, are protected under the Natura 2000 program. Eleonora falcons, shags and cormorants nest in the caves of the area. Moreover, the area is a shelter for the protected monk seal and the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). Despite the protection, some canteens and umbrellas have appeared on the beach in recent years. You can buy water from there and from the bars of the ferries.
Some drawbacks of the lagoon is that the seabed is muddy and the shallow waters facilitate the growth of microorganisms, which sometimes cause an unpleasant smell. Lastly, the locals say that the sea currents transfer rubbish or tar to Balos.
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[@simonabalan7057]

SIMPLY AMAZING!!❤

[@lennartmagnusson5386]

Fantastic beach i love it

[@zameerpactyan]

Thank you so much for the comment! It really is beautiful ❤️

[@earljunior8193]

Thanks Zameer, amazing Video!!

[@zameerpactyan]

You are most welcome :)

[@hannashe3472]

Amazing! I love it, every time I admire Greece

[@zameerpactyan]

Cheers! Greece is lovely

[@nicsemms]

Amazing and stunning thx u

[@zameerpactyan]

Cheers!

[@krisztian3909]

Very nice video. Down to earth, no bullshit. Well done 👏👏👏🙌✌️

[@georgevola927]

Beautiful Pictures Zameer.......But in order to enjoy the rewards of Balos u have to persevere abit.....:):):)

[@zameerpactyan]

Thank you so much!

[@jesloucruz4579]

So nice beach would definitely visit this place .

[@zameerpactyan]

You're going to have a good time! All the best

[@jalalal-haddad7414]

What a vlog this is unbelievable wow soooo beautifull, and this is on earth👍🥇

[@zameerpactyan]

Thank you so much for the comment! Really appreciated 😁

[@big_mac6037]

I agree with you Elafonissi is the number one beach in all of Crete and Greece for that matter

[@monijika]

Thanks a lot i am just back from Chania i visited Elafonissi but sad that i had not time for Balos so thank u Zaamer for this Wonderfull video

[@mrraybanman]

I was in Elafonisi a couple of days ago and it was beautiful I haven't visited Balos but next time I visit Crete

[@zameerpactyan]

All the best!

[@pattyrossi1266]

Favoloso

[@zameerpactyan]

Thanks :)

[@roomrentchiangmai8205]

Thanks for the nice vdo. Which month did you go there ?

[@sternschnuppe8965]

Oh my god 😌😌😌 soooo many Cars!!!!!! I remember, i visit Balos 25 years ago, we we're only 3Cars and we need 2 hours by Car at the dirty and dangerious street. We sweat soo much on the way Back upon the hill 😰😰😰😰😰 but this Place is amazing 💝💝💝💝 thanks for Sharing this beautiful Pictures 🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🌼🌼🌼

[@zameerpactyan]

Thank you so much for the comment :) and thanks for sharing your story!

[@davidlatham2143]

I was thinking the same thing. It's nearly 20 years since I was there and there were hardly any tourists back then.

[@MyPlaces]

Nice.I support you my new friend 👍+🔔🔔

[@zameerpactyan]

Thank you :)

[@K1NG_EDWARD]

The beaches in Formentera Ibiza are the best. But Balos and elafonissi is 2nd best.

[@leemartintlc]

Lovely beach but I think I will take the boat

[@m.meulmeester1068]

What is the best time to arrive there? Early in the morning? Around 11 oclock? After lunch? We are on Crete from 8th-17th of May

[@zameerpactyan]

Best time to arrive is 8 am 😊

[@miraclestar123]

I have a question , how is the road to come there, is that a safe trip ..i know that when we must walk its different but im talking about the road trough the hills..thnks for your answer already.🙂

[@zameerpactyan]

I will go there sometime soon and this time I will make a complete guide to go to Balos the road and everything ;) but for you the road is ok you can go almost with any car :)

[@miraclestar123]

@@zameerpactyan thank you Zameer for your Quick Answer 👌🇬🇷🤍

[@big_mac6037]

You are much better off taking the boat to Balos from Kissamos for 20 euro you will thank me for it

[@elvi8059]

Amazing place 🤩how far to walk to the beach?

[@zameerpactyan]

Only 45 minutes 😁

[@elvi8059]

@@zameerpactyan only? In this hot weather 🤣🙈

[@worldpeacemaker852]

Hi Zameer, I am from Germany and will on the Island Crete on the 9th May 2023 to 16 May 2023! Do you know how the weather is in May to mid May? Bathing weather? Great Video! Thank you

[@zameerpactyan]

Thanks for your comment! The weather is going to be absolutely fine, even today it was amazing 😁😇

[@worldpeacemaker852]

@@zameerpactyan Hey Zameer, thank you for your quick answer! I can`t wait, this will be my first-time vacation on Crete. We will be staying at Golden Beach Hotel! Thanks again!

[@shucrybaroody3658]

BEAUTIFUL BEACH, I'm not walking all that distance downhill then uphill?? No way... where are the donkeys?

[@zameerpactyan]

You can take the boat ⛴️

[@evangeloT]

Man …. You give me always good ideas 💡 for visiting places. Now it’s 3:20 in the morning I’m watching your video and I think 💭 at 6:00 🕕 I’ll start preparing for Balos . But really I’ll choose the boat 🛥️ because I’ll have to come back to Heraklion and I don’t want to be so tired .