Visiting Balos Lagoon: what to know
- Tickets
- Boat fare plus a small municipal fee; check current prices
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Best time
- Calm summer days; boats run in season
- Getting there
- Day boat from Kissamos port, about 45 minutes from Chania
Crete itineraries with Balos Lagoon
Balos Lagoon is on day 5
Day 5 of Crete in 5 Days
Balos by boat and Chania
How Balos Lagoon fits into a day.- 9:00Drive to Kissamos portKissamos
- 10:30Balos LagoonGramvousa
- 18:00Chania Old Venetian HarbourChania
- 20:00Dinner in Chania old townChania
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Balos Lagoon FAQs
Is it better to go to Balos by boat or car?
By boat for most people: it avoids an unpaved road that many rental contracts exclude and adds a stop at Gramvousa island.
Is there shade?
Little, so bring an umbrella.
Can you swim?
Yes, the water is shallow and warm.
