Balos beach

Balos is arguably the most iconic and most photographed beach in Crete. Boasting an exotic setting with Caribbean-like turquoise waters and white sand, Balos Lagoon has numerous fans all around the world, including Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Due to its popularity, Balos gets very crowded during the summer, especially in August. If you want to enjoy the natural setting of the beach, avoid peak season and opt for late spring/early summer or early fall. The water is almost always warm and pleasant for swimming, even in spring, so you don’t have to worry about that!