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Balos Lagoon

Crete, Greece · sandy beach · crystal water

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Updated Apr 2026
Family-friendly
Meals From
$8
Airport
Chania (CHQ)
90 mins + boat/hike transfer
Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Avoid: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

The Beach

Our Take

Greece's most beautiful lagoon with pink-white sand and turquoise water.

Beach Details

Beach Type
sandy
Water Clarity
crystal
Crowd Level
busy

Activities

swimming photography snorkeling boat trips

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