Balos Lagoon
Lagoon in MourniésFree
Balos Lagoon, Creta, Kissamos 734 00, Greece
About
A shallow, turquoise lagoon featuring pink-tinged white sands at the northwestern tip of Crete. It feels like an exotic, secluded paradise where the waters of three different seas converge.
Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.
Highlights
- Shallow, calm turquoise waters ideal for children
- Panoramic views from the Gramvousa Peninsula
- Accessible by boat from Kissamos port or via a rugged dirt road
- Part of the protected Natura 2000 network
- Entrance fee required for ecosystem maintenance
Details
- Address
- Balos Lagoon, Creta, Kissamos 734 00, Greece
- Coordinates
- 35.57927, 23.58872
Good to know
Balos Lagoon is a lagoon in Mourniés, Greece. A shallow, turquoise lagoon featuring pink-tinged white sands at the northwestern tip of Crete. It feels like an exotic, secluded paradise where the waters of three different seas converge.
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