Day cruise by speedboat from Chania to Balos, Crete
Activity Description
After jumping onboard, our first stop on this full-day trip is Balos beach, a lagoon of outstanding natural beauty located at the far tip of the Gramvoussa peninsula, the most western point of Crete. The whole area is been declared a protected area by the Natura 2000 program and conservation of the area is our top priority. Leaving only our footprints in the pink-white sand, we take a swim in the turquoise waters of Balos and Gramvoussa island before heading to our next stop, Menies.
This hidden cove is located on the northeastern shore of the Rodopou peninsula, parallel to Gramvoussa. Menies is located on the site of ancient Diktynna, which was the most important temple of the goddess Vritomartis, which is believed to be the goddess Artemis. After a refreshing swim on the pebbly beach, we make our way back along the coast towards Chania.
We cannot miss the opportunity of making a stop alongside Thodorou island, a protected haven for the endangered wild Cretan goat “agrími” (or easier, “kri-kri”). The island is uninhabited and is also a Natura 2000 protected area.
After our last dip in the clear blue waters, we head back to Chania harbor, if we´re lucky we might see the turtles!
*A choice between two boats is provided
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