Relax on Balos Beach
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Greece's Crete island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches. The Balos beach in Crete is renowned for its white sand and turquoise-blue crystal-clear sea and is undoubtedly famous for its Mediterranean beauty. In the summer, travelers flock to Balos in droves because it is the ideal beach for swimming. In Crete, there are a number of beaches that allow for scuba diving, and we highly recommend checking them out.
The beach is made up of lovely lagoons that open up into azure waters, and because the water is so pure here, you can observe a variety of underwater life, including fish and crustaceans. This is one of the prettiest places in Crete to spend some time swimming or lounging in the sun, and you can hire sun loungers and parasols there.
The ideal way to reach Balos beach is by taking a ferry from Kissamos, which also boasts a scenic voyage with magnificent views of the coastline and if you’re lucky, a rendezvous with dolphins.
Location: on the north-western tip of Crete
