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Balos Beach, Greece

From series “Most Fabulous and Magic Beaches”
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.

Balos Beach, Greece 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. Next - Hikkaduwa Beach


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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
 »  Nikos Kazantzakis Airport HER - in 158 km
 »  Sparta Airport SPJ - in 175 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Balos Beach

Romantica Apartments

Located in 14 km from Balos Beach
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Rooms: 4
The air-conditioned apartments open to a balcony and feature a kitchenette with seating and dining area. Each is equipped with a fridge and a small … More: photo, rates and booking
Anastasia & Stathis Apartments

Located in 15 km from Balos Beach
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Rooms: 17
A kitchenette with cooking facilities, fridge and coffee machine is included in some of the air-conditioned accommodation at the family-run Anastasia … More: photo, rates and booking
Roubini Apartments

Located in 16 km from Balos Beach
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Rooms: 8
Opening to a sea-view balcony, all studios and apartments are spacious and traditionally decorated with dark-wood furnishings. Each includes a … More: photo, rates and booking
Youphoria Villas

Located in 17 km from Balos Beach
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Rooms: 1
Fitted with large windows and a balcony, this split-level accommodation consists of an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. Each bedroom has an … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Dimitros-P Wrecks
12 km - Dimitros-P Wrecks
The old 35 meters long rust ship "Dimitros-P Wrecks" has placed not far from the port area of Imeri Gramvousa island. According to the official returns, in January 1968 this huge ship loaded with cement went from Halkida to North America. When the ship was coming near …
Elafonissi Beach
35 km - Elafonissi Beach
In search of the most romantic beach of Greece you should go to the island of Crete, near the coast of which is a miniature island of Elafonisi. It is on its territory that the eponymous beach is located. It is among the most romantic beaches of the country. Elafonisi …
Pavlopetri
112 km - Pavlopetri
From the series 'Famous Sunken Towns'

Greece is home to priceless ancient attractions, many of which are found not only on land, but also under water. Pavlopetri is the first flooded city in the world, which archaeologists were able to detect and identify accurately. The scale of the city is simply …
Bratsera Hotel
196 km - Bratsera Hotel
The famous Bratsera Hotel is located on the Greek island of Hydra. It was also opened in an old industrial building of 1860. A factory for processing sea sponges was located in it in the past. The factory brought the owners a good income in the second half of the 19th …
Santorini Volcano
197 km - Santorini Volcano
Located on the Greek island of the same name, Santorini is one of the oldest and most powerful volcanoes of our planet. According to the researchers, it could cause the disappearance of the Minoan civilization. As scientists suggest, its most powerful eruption happened …
Santorini
202 km - Santorini
Santorini, a Greece island, is familiar to lovers of beach holidays. This island in the Aegean Sea attracts not only with its charming beaches but also with modern hotels and the unique architecture. The main landmark of the island is the tiny white houses with wooden …
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