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Balos Lagoonon Crete, Greece

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Beautiful place of Crete, where there is unspoilt nature, there are three seas, and the color of the water has several different shades.
Balos Lagoon, Crete
Balos Lagoon is located in Gramvousa Peninsula in the north-western part of Crete. You can reach it from the town of Kissamos.

The bay and the beach of Balos are impressive for the scenery, here, surrounded by tropical plants, you can dive into a state of trance when the beauty of nature around you knocked down.

Protected from strong winds, Balos Beach is a wild place where there is only rent sunbeds, but no shops with souvenirs and food. The water in the bay is crystal clear, and in some places, it poured all colorings of blue and green.

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#5Cruise to Gramvousa & BalosCruise to Gramvousa & Balos

During this tour you will visit the small island of Gamvrousa and its famous castle of Gamvrousa and further take a boat trip to the breathtaking lagoon of Balos.

€39+/person

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