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Balos Lagoon — Greece
Tropical & turquoise

Balos Lagoon

Crete · 🇬🇷 Greece

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A shallow, blindingly bright lagoon at Crete’s wild north-west tip.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 26°C at Balos Lagoon (Crete, Greece) in high summer; the season runs May–Oct.

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Sea temperature
~26°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow turquoise lagoon
Sand
Pink-tinged white
Swimming
Warm, shallow, calm
Best time to visit
May–Oct
Setting
Wild peninsula
Beach type
Tropical & turquoise
Region
Europe

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Balos Lagoon: frequently asked questions

Where is Balos Lagoon?

Balos Lagoon is at Crete, on the coast of Greece.

What is the sea temperature at Balos Lagoon?

In the warm season the sea at Balos Lagoon reaches about 26°C. Shallow turquoise lagoon.

When is the best time to visit Balos Lagoon?

The best time to visit Balos Lagoon is May–Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Balos Lagoon have?

Balos Lagoon has pink-tinged white.

Is Balos Lagoon good for swimming?

Warm, shallow, calm.

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