How bad is the road to Balos?

How bad is the road to Balos?

Balos Beach road is a spectacular and dangerous road on the western side of Crete at the edge of the peninsula of Gramvousa. The road is very bumpy and it’s highly recommended to drive at very low speed. It’s one of the best coastal drives in the world. The gravel road to Balos beach is recommended for 4-wheel cars.

Can you drive to Balos?

Getting to Balos by car 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.

Is Balos beach accessible by car?

How to Get to Balos Gramvousa. This wonderfully remote location is not safe to reach by car. The dirt road is in fact is rough that no car rental companies on the island can let their cars go to Balos. But that does not matter at all – because the most fun way to reach Balos by far is by boat.

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!

Can you swim in Balos Beach?

Bring beach shoes but Balos lagoon perfect for swimming. Shallow waters for children and deeper waters for stronger swimmers.

Is Crete in the Mediterranean?

Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and the largest of the islands forming part of modern Greece.

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.

Does Balos Beach have umbrellas?

Balos Beach: Balos Beach is a small sand isthmus that connects Crete mainland to the Tigani Island. A small part of the beach on the east side of the lagoon is organised with a few sunbeds and beach umbrellas.

Is Crete poor?

Giorgos Pitsoulis, revealed during an event in Heraklion, 7.330 families on the island are living in poverty. More specific, 16.083 people are living in poverty (according to facts from the Municipalities of the island).

How safe is Crete?

As you may have experienced on other Mediterranean islands, Crete is considered a safe place to be. Outside the main cities, the crime rate is impressively low. You may see Cretans leaving cars and even homes unlocked. It may take some getting used to, but crime is simply not a serious problem on Crete.

Do they speak Greek in Crete?

Cretan Greek is spoken by more than 500,000 people on the island of Crete, as well as in the Greek Diaspora. It is rarely used in written language, and differs much less from Standard Greek than other varieties.

Where is Balos Beach on the island of Crete?

The beach itself makes a connecting between the Tigani island and the mainland. Balos Beach and Lagoon are located at the northwestern corner of Crete in the Chania region. Did this blog post help you? The best view of Balos Beach and Lagoon is from the upper viewpoint.

Which is the best way to visit Balos Beach?

If you are not too keen on the 4-5 hours drive from Hersonissos/Heraklion then you should consider the day trip to Chrissi Island, much closer and so amazing too. Balos Beach by car: this is another way to visit the Balos Lagoon. Keep in mind that the road is unsealed in the last 7-8km.

How big is the lagoon at Balos Beach?

You can see the whole Balos Lagoon from above as well as the beach connection of Tigani island and Crete island. Water in the lagoon is amazingly turquoise and warm. The lagoon has approximately 450 – 500 meters in diameter and it is not deep at all which is perfect for families with children.

How long does it take to get to Balos by car?

Getting to Balos by car is quite adventurous. The last 8 km on the peninsula is just a dirt road with lots of rocks. Count at least 30 minutes for driving this section. There is a toll of €1 per person collected at the beginning of the road – be prepared for that and have cash with you!