Embark on a bus journey to the western extremity of Crete, where you’ll start your seafaring adventure to the ‘Pirates Island’, Gramvousa. Take a dip in the Balos lagoon and take pleasure in the serene yet distinctive experience of a naturally beautiful attraction.
Embark on a bus journey to the western extremity of Crete, where you’ll start your seafaring adventure to the ‘Pirates Island’, Gramvousa. Take a dip in the Balos lagoon and take pleasure in the serene yet distinctive experience of a naturally beautiful attraction.
- Kastelli Kissamos Old Port - Kissamos is a town on the west of Chania with a port and a fishing harbor. From Kissamos port we will be sailing towards Gramvousa and Balos. While on the boat trip, observe the geological phenomenon of the land elevation of Crete, where the island rises out of the sea in the west side of the island and at the same…
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Kastelli Kissamos Old Port - Kissamos is a town on the west of Chania with a port and a fishing harbor. From Kissamos port we will be sailing towards Gramvousa and Balos. While on the boat trip, observe the geological phenomenon of the land elevation of Crete, where the island rises out of the sea in the west side of the island and at the same time sinking in the east.
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Gramvousa - Gramvousa is an island located 20 km northwest of Kissamos and opposite the Cape of Gramvousa. On the island, at a height of 137m over the sea level, still stands a Venetian fortress built between 1579 and 1584, during the Venetian occupation of the island of Crete. The fortress was also used by pirates and a legend claims that there is a great treasure buried on the island. An old shipwreck near the beach has marked its initials as part of the landscape. The water is turquoise color and the seabed is ideal for snorkeling.
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Balos Lagoon - Between Gramvousa and the coast of Crete, the lagoon of Balos is formed. It has white sand and vivid blue and turquoise water. The sea is very shallow and warm. Due to millions of crushed shells, in many places, the sand has a lovely pinkish color. The lagoon and the wider area around it are both protected under Natura 2000 program, as rare species of flora and fauna are found there. Eleonora falcons, shags and cormorants nest in the caves of the area. Moreover, the area is a shelter for the protected monk seal and the sea turtle Caretta Caretta.
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Municipality fee
- Experienced guide included
- Convenient pickup and drop off from hotels and meeting points
- Boat ticket included
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Municipality fee
- Experienced guide included
- Convenient pickup and drop off from hotels and meeting points
- Boat ticket included
- Food & Drink
- Food & Drink
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.