Balos Lagoon
Gramvousa Peninsula, Kissamos, Greece
Balos combines pale sand, shallow turquoise water and the rugged outline of the Gramvousa peninsula in one of western Crete's most distinctive coastal landscapes. The setting is the reason to come, so make the journey and the conditions part of the planning rather than expecting a serviced beach-club day. Boat and land approaches offer different experiences. Bring what you need for sun exposure, and leave time to enjoy the view without rushing onward to another distant stop.