Балос
Совсем неподалеку от Балоса находятся два совсем небольших полуострова. Один из них - Грамвуса - известен своим венецианским замком. Другой называется Дикая Грамвуса и также известен пляжами. В оба места можно попасть на лодке или небольшом кораблике из Киссамоса. Благодаря тому, что эти направления весьма популярны у туристов - добраться сюда не составит проблем.
Как добраться до лагуны Балос:
- на машине из Ханьи (51,7 км) по трассе Е65
- на машине из Киссамоса (14,4 км) по трассе Е65
После того как проедете Киссамос нужно ехать в направлении порта Киссамос и деревни Каливиани. Далее (недолго) лучше добираться пешком, поскольку дорога плохая.
- на корабле из порта Киссамос (однодневные круизы). Отправление судов:10:00, 10:15, 10:30. Обратный путь: 17:45,18:00, 18:15. В июле и августе есть дополнительный паром, который отправляется в 12:30 и возвращается в 19:300
Tекст: Александр Фролов
Balos
Being in the prefecture of Chania without paying a visit to Balos is like you commit a crime. We talk about a place whose beauty is beyond any description, but we will try to put a few words just to give you an idea. After all words are so poor when you write or talk about a place made in heaven.
Balos, to begin with, is an exotic sea lagoon in the northwestern tip of Crete, extended between the peninsula Gramvousa and the cape Tigani. The wild beauty of the nature is breathtaking, as rocks and slopes embrace the emerald crystal clear waters, so shallow, that you can walk for several minutes before they start cover your body. The all-white fine sand is interrupted any now and then by pink parts created by crushed shells’ powder. The beach is not organized, so make sure that you will have sea umbrellas with you, because the hot sun could spoil you the fun.
Opposite of Balos there are two beautiful islets, the Tame Gramvousa with the famous Venetian Castle, which you can visit by boat from Kissamos, and the Wild Gramvousa. Since Balos (and Tame Gramvousa) are listed among the top destinations in Chania, daily cruises are organized during the whole summer, giving you the chance to spend some hours in the islet before your foot reach the fabulous shallow waters of Balos. It will be a day to remember!
How to get there: By car from Chania (distance 51,7 km) via E65, from Kissamos (distance 14,4 km) via E65. After passing through Kissamos, follow the road to the port of Kissamos and Kaliviani village. From that point a dirt road begins. You will drive a bit more till you reach a pathway, you will park the car in the vacant lot and you will continue on foot. In the next few minutes, you will see the paradise. By boat (daily cruise) from Kissamos’ port: Three boats depart sequentially at 10:00, 10:15, 10:30 in the morning and return in the afternoon at 17:45, 18:00 and 18:15 respectively. Only the months of July and August, another boat departs at 12:30 and returns at 19:30.
Τext: Marilou Pantazi
