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Gramvousa-Balos From Chania (Included Boat Tickets)

Duration: 1 day
From: Chania
To: Gramvousa-Balos
Languages: English
Scale: 1 - 50 people
Max group size: 100
Transportation: Bus

Discover Gramvousa and Balos from Chania during a guided tour! You will leave at 8am – 9.20am thanks to a personalized pick-up service and after one hour you will arrive at the port of Kissamos. Departing from the port of Kissamos and while sailing, you will admire a huge cave, that is believed to have been the ancient shipyard of “Tarsanas”. At the end of the Gulf you will notice an impressive geological phenomenon where, as a result of the passage of time, the western part of the island is rising, while the eastern part is sinking. This phenomenon was mainly created by catastrophic earthquakes that took place in 66 BC and 365 BC. According to scientific estimates, this geographical phenomenon still continues today, but at a much slower rate.

After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. The island's eminent castle was built by the Venetians in 1579 at the highest point of the island, on top of a steep rock at a height of 137m. It is surrounded by a wall of 272m. It has a rough triangular shape and each side is 1km in length. Gramvousa castle played an important role in the history of the region. The panoramic view, its majesty and the legend of the pirate's hidden treasure, will tempt you to visit it. The walk takes approximately 20 minutes.

TIP!! You should first visit the Castle in Gramvousa and then swim in the cool water…!

Following the 2 hour visit to Gramvousa, the boat will depart for the lagoon of Balos, a journey of approximately 15 minutes. As there is no harbour at the lagoon, the boat will either drop anchor in the cove of Gramvousa (Tigani), about 200m from the beach, at a depth of approximately 4m, where disembarkation will take place from large boats, or approach the beach where disembarkation can take place directly onto the beach. Your stay at the lagoon, where you can enjoy a fantastic swim, will last for about three hours.

At 19:30 you will arrive at your hotel!

REMEMBER TO BRING!

Sun Cream (a lot!) - Sunglasses and Hat - Long-Sleeved Shirt for Sensitive skin - Swim Suit and a Beach Towel!

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Need help booking? Talk to us!

+306932446436 m.dramitinos@travelpath.gr
Important information
  • Pick-up/Drop-Off
  •  Guide
  •  Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
  • Boat Ticket
  • Municipality fee 1€

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