The favorite vacation spot among fans of beach activities in Greece is the island of Crete. Here, you can find the world-famous beach of Balos. This fabulous stretch of coast is characterized by unique landscapes. White sand with lots of multi-colored stones covers the beach. The color palette of the water is impressive too; it varies from bright blue to deep blue.
Those who like to relax at comfortable and well-equipped beaches have to consider that at Balos the infrastructure is almost non-existent. This place is attractive for its natural pristine beauty. A few cafes are open here at the high season, while services typical for many crowded beaches are completely absent. The Greek island of Agria, which is a popular tourist attraction, is perfectly visible from the coast.
If believe the legend, then hundreds of years ago, the island served as a haven for pirates, which built a fortress on its territory. Today, during a tour to the island, tourists can see the ruins of the castle and many other amazing objects. In addition, the hilly island offers a spectacular view of the snow-white coast. Another unique feature of the Bay of Balos is that it is a place of connection of three seas: the Aegean, Ionian and Libyan. The lagoon is completely closed from the wind, so even during a heavy storm, there are no large waves there. The best way to get to the beach is to rent a boat at the Kassimos Port.
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Nearest airports:
» Souda Airport CHQ - in 63 km
» Kithira Airport KIT - in 86 km
» Milos Island National Airport MLO - in 154 km
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» Sparta Airport SPJ - in 175 km