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What are people saying about Balos Beach and Lagoon
Lawrence_S, Mar 2026
Would do it again
Leonidas was one of, if not the nicest person we met on Crete. He was supremely knowledgeable about all things Crete and it was memorable just talking with him on the ride to Balos. If you want a memorable experience to anywhere on Crete, consider using Leonidas as your driver. You won’t be disappointed, I’m sure.
bharti_a, Oct 2025
The beaches were really...
The beaches were really nice. The view was nice. The fortress at Gramvousa was quite a walk but nice view.
Victoria_P, Sept 2025
Unforgettable Day
Leonidis took on a day of adventures. This was more than we expected and unforgettable .We went to 2 beaches, met a family owned olive farm, winery and much more. He is an exceptional young man and entertained these 4 older women all day. Be sure to request Leonidis.
Rita_P, Jul 2025
Another day in paradise
This was a family trip and if you come to Crete I highly recommend this trip. The captain Cristopher was very knowledgeable and always ready to help you out. We felt safe and we enjoyed every part of the trip. Don’t miss this experience… it was amazing.
Lee_K, Jun 2025
Unforgettable journey
The travel arrangements were exactly on time and as described. Ask the vans and buses were to quality and the drivers were very nice. Really enjoyed it all..... It is a lie t ok see and do in one day.
Maria_V, Sept 2025
Our driver Leo was the BEST!!
Our driver Leo was amazing…personable, flexible and made our day memorable! We changed our minds on which beach to visit when he came to pick us up and he had no problem reinventing our day taking us to places we didn’t even know about!!! Our day was above and beyond our expectations!!!
rachel_t, Sept 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed by all the group, an amazing experience
We all thoroughly enjoyed the day, an amazing experience. Beautiful sailing boat with plenty of opportunities to swim from the boat. George also provided a truly delicious lunch, catering for a vegetarian and also gluten free.
Sasha_D, Jul 2025
Offroad to Balos and beach Falasarna with family of teens
Family with 3 teenaged boys! were excited for the off-road aspect and it was super cool taking the trip to the view of Balos!! Our guide left us wanting to push limits of adrenaline even more as the offroad aspect is fun but only a 1-2/10 intensity and was so cool!! View was spectacular and given the heat, guide suggested to omit hike down to lagoon and instead head to Falasarna beach - a dessert like awesome beach where we did jet ski in the windy hot conditions! only down side was that this detour added significantly to budget for the beachside beds and amenities. That said, was a great day with a very hospitable guide.
(when booking online, I had understood lunchbox included, as well as beach towels - not the case)
Elizabeth_O, Jul 2025
Great tour guide and...
Great tour guide and flexible with our four kids under 12! Not having to worry about parking or driving the dirt road up was a relief!
Brian_V, Jun 2025
We had a wonderful day at...
We had a wonderful day at the beach. Sakis and Jordan knew just where to take us for the best views while also giving us discretion of how much learning we wanted to do during car time. They also were adaptable - when we said we wanted to eat earlier than planned they took us to a great Greek restaurant with a view.
All in all this was one of the best excursions we did on our cruise!
Diana_S, Jul 2023
A day in paradise
We had a wonderful day on board. The Crew were amazing so friendly and their english was perfect. They were great hosts and the traditional greek lunch was amazing! Way beyond our expectations. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you for the wonderful memories!
Justin_W, Apr 2025
Beautiful Balos!
Beautiful beaches. Spent most of our time at Balos. Wonderful views and amazing look at nature in Crete! So many goats/sheep! Amazing walk/trek to the lagoon. Definitely wear tennis shoes/Tevas/Chaco/etc… (no flip flops)!
Be prepared for the hike back! Water was cold but here in late Apri!
Excellent lunch at Gramboussa! Amazing Cretan food!
Falasarna Beach was also beautiful with cold water but amazing waves!
All in all a great experience!
Balos Beach and Lagoon
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Know before you go
Ways to explore
How to get there
When to visit

Between April and October, visitor facilities include restrooms, a beach café, and sun beds.
Visitors arriving by road need to pay a small entrance fee to enter the Balos Reserve and parking area.
Don’t miss the island of Gramvousa and its castle—the Venetian fortress is located atop a steep rock and can be reached on a 20 minute hike.
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