Balos Beach Crete Greece Pillows

Balos Beach is spectacular; it resides on a peninsular on the very northwest corner of Crete. I had spotted the beach on Google Maps and was determined to go there on an upcoming visit to the island. It's not the most accessible place. You have to drive a very rough road along the peninsular and then walk down about 500 feet on a very steep rocky trail. But it was worth it. This panoramic image was captured about halfway down to the beach and takes in about 180 degrees of the view.

Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Balos beach (or lagoon, if you prefer), one or my favorite places in "my" island, Crete, Greece. *HOW TO GET THERE* Two ways you can go there: You can drive until Kasteli (Kissamos) and then take a boat and go all the way around the cape. This way you can also visit the tiny island on the left part of the picture, where you can visit a Venetian Castle and a shipwreck. The other way is to drive until the next village (Kalyviani) after Kasteli and there ask which way to Balos. You take a dificult dirt road and after 8 km you reach the end of the road. You leave your car or bike there and take a rocky path of about 2km. Suddenly you 'll come up with the beautiful view. If you are planning to camp there y...

Balos (Gramvoussa) beach, on the northwest of Crete island, although remote and difficult to reach is one of the most famous and spectacular beaches of the island and the whole Greece. It is located at the northwest of the island, in Hania Prefecture *HOW TO GET THERE* Two ways you can go there: You can drive until Kasteli (Kissamos) and then take a boat and go all the way around the cape. This way you can also visit the tiny island on the left part of the picture, where you can visit a Venetian Castle and a shipwreck. The other way is to drive until the next village (Kalyviani) after Kasteli and there ask which way to Balos. You take a difficult dirt road and after 8 km you reach the end of the road. You leave your car or bike t...

Balos beach (or lagoon, if you prefer), one or my favorite places in "my" island, Crete, Greece. *HOW TO GET THERE* Two ways you can go there: You can drive until Kasteli (Kissamos) and then take a boat and go all the way around the cape. This way you can also visit the tiny island on the left part of the picture, where you can visit a Venetian Castle and a shipwreck. The other way is to drive until the next village (Kalyviani) after Kasteli and there ask which way to Balos. You take a dificult dirt road and after 8 km you reach the end of the road. You leave your car or bike there and take a rocky path of about 2km. Suddenly you 'll come up with the beautiful view. If you are planning to camp there you should take supplies with you (...

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Sunset at Balos beach, on the northwest of Crete island, although remote and difficult to reach is one of the most famous and spectacular beaches of the island and the whole Greece. It is located at the northwest of the island, in Hania Prefecture Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

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One of the many beautiful beaches in a small uninhabited island south of Crete (Greece), in the Libyan sea, called Koufonissi. Koufonissi is located around 20 miles to the the southeast of my hometown, Ierapetra. I can assure you there you will find some of the most beautiful beaches you have ever seen (and not "packed" even in the heart of August). There is a boat going, now and then, to Koufonissi, departing from the village of Makrigialos, 25 km east of Ierapetra. I went on a tour around the island with the boat of a friend, Mathios Petroulakis from Goudouras (a village in the south coast of Crete, about 3 miles from Koufonissi) and I swimmed in 4 of its beaches (there are around 20) always thinking that the last one was the b...

The unbelievable beauty of Balos Lagoon with Cap Tigani in Crete, Greece

Beautiful Photography of Summer In Crete, sightseeing Greece. Ancient city historic city, city scape. Gift for world travelers and people who love history and historic places.

"Through" the cave you can see one of the many beautiful beaches at Xerokambos, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete, Greece. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Sunset at picturesque Mochlos ("Mohlos") village, Sitia municipality, Lasithi prefecture, Crete island, Greece. EXIF DATA 16 mm 25 sec f/22 ISO 50 Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Staousa "cavebeach", Kalo Nero village, Sitia municipality, Lassithi, Crete, Greece. 4 vertical photos "stitched".

Crete watercolor Island travel, beach, sea and palm trees. Holidays and vacation, summer and relaxation

One of the most beautiful beaches of Crete, is located at the western shore of the island, very close to the ancient town of Falasarna, (harbor of ancient Polyrrinia), about 60 km west of Hania and 20 km west of Kastelli. Exotic beach with crystal clear water, and few rooms to rent for those who seek some days of relaxing. Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

A photo of a mermaid sculpture made of stone, next to the seaside in Crete. See Stoned Mermaid when you go to Greece for your Christmas vacation.

Sun Water+Text Design CRETE

The caves in Matala (one of the most famous sites in Crete) were used as "homes" from the Neolithic Era, then they were used as a cemetery during the Roman Era and reached the peak of their "glory" during the 60's and 70's when the "Flower Power" generation converted the small fishing village to one of the "capitals" of their movement. Many of the flower children, the hippies, keep returning with their families and show to their sons and daughters the place where they spent their "wild" years, when the dream of a better world did not seem like a utopia. Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Balos lagoon beach in Crete.

Celebrate your love of the world famous pink sand at Elafonissi Beach in Crete. It's perfect for anyone who loves a vacation to Greece and Crete.

Balos Beach Crete

Modern illustrated map of Greece and its islands

Fantasia colors on the beach

Mazida Ammos beach, Xerokambos, Sitia municipality, Lassithi, Crete, Greece.

Sandstone beach in Ierapetra town, Lassithi prefecture, Crete ,Greece.

A beach in Ierapetra town (Lassithi, Crete, Greece), right after sunset, at the edge of two seasons, end of summer, beginning of autumn.

Panoramic view of Ierapetra town, Bramiana lake and the surrounding area with the greenhouses.Crete island, Greece.

Sunset at Ierapetra (Crete, Greece) at the edge of two seasons, end of summer, beginning of autumn.

Sunset at Tertsa beach, Libyan sea, Viannos municipality, southern Crete, Greece. EXIF DATA 32,0 mm 1/4 sec; f/11; ISO 200 Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Sunset in Ierapetra town (Lassithi, Crete, Greece).

A beach in Ierapetra town (Lassithi, Crete, Greece), right after sunset, at the edge of two seasons, end of summer, beginning of autumn.

Sunset at Ierapetra town (Lassithi, Crete, Greece) at the edge of two seasons, end of summer, beginning of autumn.

Sun is rising on a beach in Crete

Sunset at Elafonissos (or "Elafonissi") beach, Chania Prefecture, Crete, Greece Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Love on the beach in Crete