Tag: cretan beaches

A collection of the most beautiful Cretan beaches to visit on your holidays. Crete Island is the largest in Greece. Stretching 1,046m (650 miles) long, it allows for countless beaches and it gets hard to choose a favorite as the exotic sands, both wild and calm waters, villas, hotels, excursions, flora, and fauna are all a natural beauty that makes up the coastline. Beach life, is an experience you will not regret and have to go on when you visit Crete, so ensure you explore as many as you can to make the most out of it. Out of the very many beaches, there are the best that gives you a one-time lifetime experience.   Balos beach (Chania, Crete) The striking blue lagoon perfectly sits right opposite the rock-strewn Gramvousa Islet and is located on the north west of Chania town in Crete Island. The Venetian Castle which provides a perfect view of the smooth seabed, a fusion of white and pink sands on the beach and the crystal waters of the Balos lagoon is perched on the Gramvousa islet.  It is accessible by land from Kastelli to Kaliviani village, then a 1.5km walk to the beach from where the car park is located. The walk, however, is low-shrubbed, less rocky, and with no shade, so it is advisable to carry appropriate gears like sunglasses, hats, and suitable footwear. The beach is also accessible via the sea, so if you enjoy traveling by sea, you can opt for that. Visitors there, especially those who travel by their vehicles, can stay at the Kaliviani Traditional hotel which is a three-star hotel and provides amazing services and serves fresh local products. On the other hand, those who get there by bus can stay at Kastelli because it is more convenient. Balos beach is a little heaven, with activities like snorkeling, swimming and a chance to catch sight of animals like falcons, sea turtles, and monk seals. BOOK HERE BALOS BEACH TOUR   Elafonissi beach (Chania, Crete) The island of the deer, as it is sometimes referred, is an islet located at the furthest end of the