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Balos Beach, Chania
See practical info for Balos in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The turquoise lagoon of Gramvousa
A shallow, turquoise lagoon forms between the Gramvousa peninsula and the islet of Tigani, at the northwest tip of Crete. The sandbar shifts shape with the seasons.
The area has a heavy pirate history: the islet of Imeri Gramvousa, with its Venetian castle, was a 16th-century pirate base. It is wild and undeveloped; reach it by boat from Kissamos or a rough dirt road and a downhill walk.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Passable dirt road
- Coordinates
- 35.5811, 23.58987
- Parking
About this beach
Balos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
The bay at Balos opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Balos has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Balos has parking nearby.
Good to know
Does Balos beach get windy?
Balos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Balos beach?
Access is passable dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Balos beach like?
A sandy beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Balos beach have?
It has parking nearby.
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