Balos Beach, nestled at the northwestern tip of Crete in the Chania regional unit, is one of the most breathtaking lagoons in the Mediterranean, where turquoise and pink-tinged shallow waters meet dramatic white sandbars and rugged limestone cliffs. The lagoon forms a natural boundary between the Cretan Sea and the Gulf of Kissamos, creating an almost otherworldly landscape of shifting colors and textures. Accessible by boat or a scenic hiking trail, Balos also lies near Cape Gramvousa, home to a Venetian fortress perched on an imposing rocky islet.
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Balos Beach is located in Ήμερη Γραμβούσα, Π.Ε. Χανίων, Greece. Coordinates: 35.58110, 23.58987.
Balos Beach, nestled at the northwestern tip of Crete in the Chania regional unit, is one of the most breathtaking lagoons in the Mediterranean, where turquoise and pink-tinged shallow waters meet dramatic white sandbars and rugged limeston
You can navigate to Balos Beach via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 35.58110, 23.58987.