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Where is Kissamos port?

Where is Kissamos port?

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Kissamos ferry port, or Kisamos, is located on the northwestern edge of the island Crete in Greece and captivates as an inviting and charming fishing town. The town itself is situated 3 km east of the harbor and showcases a small sandy beach and a variety of shops, banks and cafés on the promenade.

How do I get to Balos Beach by boat?

Balos beach is located 51km out of Chania and it will take at least one hour and 15 minutes to get there, depending on whether you will drive yourself or board the ferry at Kissamos port which is 41km from Chania and it will take just over 45 minutes to get there.

Where in Crete is Balos Beach?

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.

How long is the ferry from Kissamos to Balos?

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€. At 16:15 PM our ferry departs from Balos to Kissamos port.

How do I get from Chania airport to Kissamos?

The best way to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Kissamos without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €5 – €8. How long does it take to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Kissamos? It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Kissamos, including transfers.

How much does it cost to go to Balos Beach?

A few big things we wish we knew before we went: The entry fee is inexpensive (maybe 2€), but they only accept cash. Parking: later in the day, if you see cars parked on the side of the narrow road, that means the parking lot is full.

How bad is Balos Beach road?

The road will eventually turn to an unpaved dirt road and there will be a €1 toll per person. From there it is about a 30 minute slow drive (usually 15-20 kph) over bumpy rocky terrain. The entire way feels very safe and there are guardrails at the steep drop offs.

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 much is a taxi from Chania airport to kissamos?

The quickest way to get from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Kissamos is to taxi which costs €40 – €55 and takes 47 min.

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!

Where is the town of Kissamos in Crete?

THE TOWN OF KISSAMOS The northern western edge of Crete, located between the capes of Gramvousa and Spathas, forms a natural bay. The present-day town of Kissamos is built on its inlet at 38 km west of Chania. It is the second largest town in the prefecture and the administrative centre of the Municipality of Kissamos that comprises the regional…

Where is the ferry port in Kissamos, Greece?

Kissamos ferry port, or Kisamos, is located on the northwestern edge of the island Crete in Greece and captivates as an inviting and charming fishing town. The town itself is situated 3 km east of the harbor and showcases a small sandy beach and a variety of shops, banks and cafés on the promenade.

Where is the Black jetty in Kissamos Greece?

Mavros Molos (i.e. black jetty) beach is located just in front of Kissamos town, 36km west of Chania. Mavros Molos is a long gulf, on which remains of the ancient port of Kissamos have been found.

Which is the best beach to visit in Kissamos?

Falasarna beach is located on the Gramvousa Peninsula, 15 km west of Kissamos. This is one of Greece’s most renowned beaches, listed in the top ten of dreamy European shores and has been awarded in the past as Crete’s finest beach.

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Ruth Doyle