Balos Beach

Balos Beach is a sand beach in Greece featuring shallow, warm water in varying shades of blue and surrounded by limestone cliffs. The shore stretches within a protected bay that stays sheltered from strong waves and currents.

The beach remained a remote, quiet spot known mainly to locals and fishermen until recent decades, when it became widely visited. Growing accessibility transformed it into a popular tourist destination while the natural setting has remained largely unchanged.

The beach has no lifeguard on duty and limited facilities, so bring drinking water and sun protection. Early morning visits offer the calmest conditions and fewer crowds compared to midday hours.

The water displays multiple colors at once, shifting from pale turquoise to deeper blue depending on depth and the seafloor below. This striking color variation happens because shallow sandbars and deeper areas reflect light in different ways.

Address: Balos Beach, Greece

Website: http://cretanbeaches.com/Beaches/Chania/balos-lagoon

GPS coordinates: 35.58110,23.58987

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27