Balos Crete - Car VS Boat | EN & GR subtitles
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- Balos by car or boat? A lot of people have been asking what is the best way to visit Balos.
In this video we'll be breaking down our experience with each option and share beautiful views of Balos beach.
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Exactly what you need to know! Without getting bored while getting to know it. Very well done.
Was hoping to achieve something like that and such comments feel good. Thank you for your kind words.
the best content on YT regarding Balos beach and how to get it. Dzieki😀
Thank you!
Great explanation!
I want to go back to Crete!!I sooo many places I havent been like Gramvousa:) Great video, Thank U:)
I had so much fun watching your video! A true masterpiece! Thanks
Thank you so much! Hope you have even more fun at Balos!
Exactly the info I was looking for. It is like you read my mind. ευχαριστώ!
Παρακαλώ! Thank you for your comment!
Perfect description, thank you very much!
Thank you for your comment!
Thank you for the amazing work and passion you put into your videos! This is a unique approach 😜 I like it it's funny and original. Well done!
Thank you!
Amazing tour! Balos is so beautiful!!!
Thank you!
Thank u for this video❤️
Thank you ❤️
Thank you for this Video. You helped me so much.
Keep your passion for this work. It's amazing.
Thank you for your kind words
This is helpful!! Thanks 😊😊
Beautiful! Very good video, nice work! 👌I was there in 2019 (by car) and loved it!
Thank you José! Hope you enjoyed Crete :)
Enjoyable and informative. Great photography.
Thank you!
Very useful and nice video. Beautiful views and good tips. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your comment!
Great video! All you need to know! Covers pretty much all! Thanks for all great info provided!👏
Thank YOU!
Great, useful video with lots of info, thank you! It is so rare now on CZcams to find something with actual informative content..
Thank you so much for your comment. It's one of those that make me try harder for the next videos.
Very nice video! Keep going!
I'll surely use your channel as a guide for Crete!
Thank you! :)
You make fantastic great informative videos
Thank you for your beautiful words. :) I'm glad you keep coming back.
Thank you for the information
Thank you for the comment!
Thank you very much for the great video. Im going in 4 weeks and couldnt decide which way to go, After watching this video I think I will be taking the boat :)
Thank you! Glad it helped. :)
Thank you informative and concise video 🎉
Thank you Matthew!
Einfach super. Freue mich auf Crete. Meine Lieblingsinsel. I love Crete
Thank you!
Thanks for this beautiful Video and this very godd information! I was there and i´ll come back in September!
Thank you :)
Thank you so much. I will be there in two month, visiting form the US
Nice! I was born in Chicago. Hope you have a great time!
Fantastic Video + Information ℹ️ 👌 So Great 😃 Many Thanks 😎🏴
Thank you!
amazing video! Thanks!
Thank you!
Beutiful Balos u were right about No matter How just get there:)
Wonderfull info, going in July so I can think about options. thank you
Thank you for your comment. Hope you will enjoy Balos!
Tanks! Great vid!
Thank you!
Amazing tour!!!!! Love Crete!!!
I subscribe to your channel 😀
Thank you! Me too.
Great video, thank you
Thank you Jonny
Ανακάλυψα το κανάλι σου τυχαία χθες (31/5/22), πρώτα πατάω like και μετά βλέπω τα βίντεο σου. Συγχαρητήρια...
Σε ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ για τα καλά σου λόγια.
Thanks Greek guy!🙂👍
Super video.
Thank you!
Super 👍
A superior video.
Thank you for your kind comment. ❤️
Thank you for this video . Now i can easily make decision 😊
Glad it helps. Thank you for your comment!
We took the boat. It was so nice but so short, so we were looking for a way to stay there longer. Thanks for the great video.
Glad you enjoyed. :) Thank YOU for your comment!
I love Balos, i have been both car AND boat AND i dont know which was „better” good video :)
Thank you!
thank you for the good information! I go next week 😎
You will love it!
Thank you for showing both options. We went by boat in 2018, but the wind was not on our side, too much from the north side, which made the sand fly and it felt like stiches on the the body. But it´s a wonderful place, just mind the wind before you go, and your stay will be fantastic. The boat trip was nice and comfortable too.
Thank you for your comment! I love that place even if sometimes as you say, the wind is very annoying. :)
Thanks a lot from the very well explained and beautiful video! I will be there in 10 days and this is one of the most useful videos I have seen so far :) greetings from Italy, Alessandro
Thank you Ale! Hope you enjoy Crete!
Hey Alessandro. Anything you recommend visiting? I fly to crete in 2 weeks
@@TheBionicMedia Well, I stayed for 8 days and mostly I followed the recomendations of this guy.. definetely go to Kedrodasos beach, a bit hidden and not very well known from most people, it is just 10 mins drive from Elafonisi. That was my favorite beach, second one is Elafonisi and then Balos. Even though I spent most of the time in Chania area, so I can’t speak about the Rethymo and Heraklion area, where I just visited the Knossos palace. But by the videos, next time I’ll definetely visit Matala village and Preveli beach! Check them on CZcams ;)
@@alessandrorota3818 you just summed up the places I planned to go. Only not to forget... preveli beach 😁 or known as palm beech
Helpful video regards
thank you Tomasz!
Good guide video! This helped!
Thank you for your comment.
@@THATGREEKGUY_ travelled by car through mountain road to Elafonissi and also to Afrata. That was excitement enough 🤩 but worth it. Will take a boat to Balos
@@Igorinrussia hope the weather helps to enjoy Balos. Then stay away from Kallikratis and Anopoli. 😁 (google them 🙂 )
@@THATGREEKGUY_ oh sh*t 😅😅😅
@@Igorinrussia 😁
Just Like to Say That Your CZcams Name ( THAT GREEK GUY ) Is Just so Great 👍 😂😂😂 🏴😎
Thank you! 😁
Great video! We are planning our trip for next month and this helps a lot. Any ideas on the number of tourists during the middle of May?
Thank you! Middle of May won't be very busy is my guess.
I wish I had seen this video before heading to Balos! I was nervous about the drive but actually the road is nowhere near as scary as they say and actually quite enjoyable! We did it in a Nissan micra back in 2016 😉 Well worth it!!!!
Excellent choice :)
@@THATGREEKGUY_ now going back to Crete in a week time to explore the East part 😉 Planning to drive to Agiofaraggo so another dirt road to tackle 😂
Been there once. Can't remember the way though 😁.
But please, since you are going east, do yourself a favor and check Treis Ekklisies and Maridaki. :)
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hi, im planning to rent a car as well. however does your rental company know that you drive to balos lagoon, is it allowed? Thank you
@@nithiyaarada Rental companies tell you that you are not supposed to drive the car on non tarmac road (unless you rent a 4x4) but literally everyone does it and as long as you go slow and you are careful, there is very little risk in doing it. I have done it in multiple places in Greece. Just don't park by a tree as goats could use your car to climb in the tree 😆 and that will damage it a lot!
Hi! Nice video! I guess that in July if I go by boat there will be no more umbrellas there...
Thank you! I think you will find umbrellas.
Nice video. Good thing I saw it before I depart from Malia.
Hope it helps. :)
@@THATGREEKGUY_ Από τα Μαλια! Πραγματικά έδωσες ακριβές πληροφορίες. Να είσαι καλά.
@@angelamorris4786 Ευχαριστώ πολύ! Και σεις!
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What a great video !! I’m thinking to stay in Chania , and then take the bus to Elafonisi and boat to Balos but I have a question. I’m a sunset addict and I would like to take some pictures on that places . Do you know if still there are some transport back to Chania late ? Thanks !
Thank you! Unfortunately you will not make it to sunset... Bus lavws elafonisi around 15.30 and the boat from Balos probably earlier.
I was there by car but niw i want to see Gramvousa too:)
can't wait to be there in a few days!
Is there beach bar in balos or would you advise people to take their own drinks/food with them?
There is a bar at the beach. Don't know of it's open every day but it should be. In any case, if you go by boat, you can use the bar there. And if you go by car, there is a bar at the parking to buy things before you go down.
@@THATGREEKGUY_ thank you!
@@OnurUzOZ you are welcome! Hope you enjoy!
Went there by a car last time i was visiting. Next summer, definitely by a boat. Very bumpy road and had no incurance for the bottom of my car. Not to mention the goats who blocked the road for an hour or something. Still quite an andventure though 😀
it is! :D
Cool video, do you know if exist some other options to arrive at Balos (car park) from Chania? maybe a bus or some agency makes transfers? thx
Thank you! As far as i know there is no bus going to the parking.
Very helpful! Do you recommend booking boat ride on a booking site ahead of time or just getting to the port and buying a ticket? Thanks!
Thank you! Depends on whether you will have a car or not. It's always nice to be picked up by a bus in front of your hotel if you buy an organized excursion, but if you are a group of people and have a car, you will save some money. Plus, you can drive then wherever you want for dinner before returning to your hotel.
One of the most photographed What???😂😂😂 Jk keep up the good work!
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We are currently in Crete and that is amazing informative video, which shows that reading reviews and comments in internet is not always good idea.
Thank you for the great video!
One side question: my wife is pregnant in the 7th month. It seems that walking to the Balos beach is not that heavy, so we will take our chance, but what about Samaria George? We heard very different opinions for how long and heavy is the road and we are still wondering. I would really appreciate if you give your opinion. Big thanks in advance!
Thank you for your comment. Hope this video helps! Now, the uphill to come back from Balos is pretty steep and it is very warm. Not sure it's a good idea. And regarding Samaria, i wouldn't advice it at all unfortunately. Too long and too hot. And you never know what might happen. But that's just my opinion. :(
@@THATGREEKGUY_ Thank you again for the reply!
We will think about it and see... maybe we will take your advice and leave it for the next time(it will be a good reason to come back:))
P.S. keep going with the great videos, it helps a lot to the people. I will definitely continue checking your account:))
@@todorradev2808 thank you so much. Hope you have a great time and leave a few places for next time! :)
Great video and info, Can’t wait to see this place. Is it possible to enter the boat for drinks & food if you arrive by car ?
Thank you. During the hours the ship is docked there, you can probably go in to buy something. You can always go to the small canteen on the beach.
@@THATGREEKGUY_ after seeing your other video about the best places to eat in Chania , i think I will skip eating at the boat lol , thanks for the Video , look forward to more of your content.
@@cort-egsk8975 when i go to Balos, i love eating on the way back at Gramvousa. Really good place.
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Great work. It makes it a place to visit. Is it recommendable to do the ride by a bicycle instead of by car?
Thank you. Sure is. As long as you are ok with the heat (if it's hot) and the dust of all the cars.
I drive, early mornings or afternoons if you want to avoid the crowds
I prefer this option too.
I can’t believe I’ve never been to Gramvousa!!!
Cant belive it either😱
Big mistake. maybe in May. :D
Do both options!!
That's what I suggest if people have time.
going to crete in 2 weeks. 7day car rental to see all the cool stuff :D
Hope you enjoy! Will be good now without the crowds.
@@THATGREEKGUY_ Yes also my thought. Looking forward to it
Aim to get there before the crowd arrive in the tourism season AND when the water is warm enough to swim. When is the best time during the year to go if I choose boat option? Thank you！
The boat runs from May to October. So theoretically these two months. At the beginning or end of season.
Hello - we are due to visit Crete in Sept, as much as the road looks fun and I hate being restricted by time, we have a 3 year old and I’ll be 7 months pregnant, so would you recommend getting the boat?
Yes. in September it's still hot and with the child and being 7 months pregnant, the walk back to the parking will be tough.
what ferry you advice to take and from where ?
is there something more "private" ?
the driving looks pretty scary to be honest.
Driving really is not that bad. Hundreds of people drive there every day and i am not aware of any accident the last years. But if you want to skip it, check the timetable of the ships leaving from Kasteli port. To be honest i am not familiar with private tours.
Is it okay to bike to Balos from Chania? is there a lot of traffic and not ideal for bicyclists?
It's not impossible and not so difficult for a cyclist. But it is far and the 7km of dirt road will be sketchy and dusty when cars pass by.
Thank you for making this video.
What shoes do you use on the trip? I’m assuming those shoes were good for the walking, jagged rocks and swimming
Looking to go to Crete for the first time next year. We plan on going by car and hike to the beach. Bringing my teen kids too. Want to make sure we are minimalist with what we pack.
Thank you for your comment. Well the hike is not very difficult or technical. It's just a short uphill. I've see people with flip flops doing it. shoes will make it easier of course but if you don't plan any other hike, don't bring hiking shoes just for this part. :)
@@THATGREEKGUY_ so did you bring water shoes to the beach. I see you diving in with them
@@dereky1861yes Barbara happened to have them because she likes the rocky part. You can bring them sure. They might be useful in other beaches too.
@@THATGREEKGUY_ thank you very much!
hi, i have maybe silly question but could you tell me please what are sea conditions there, are waves big? i'm asking regards to someone who has a little sea sick and i'm worried if i can make it :) thank you
For most of the trip the sea is calm and protected. But sometimes if it's windy, it might be a bit choppy. So better check the weather forecast before you go. I would dare say that i don't think you will have a problem. :)
Ευχαριστώ για το βίντεο και τις χρήσιμες πληροφορίες. Μια διευκρίνηση εάν και εφόσον γνωρίζετε βέβαια την απάντηση... Σκέφτομαι να πάω από το λιμάνι Κισσάμου έως την παραλία Μπάλος με το ποδήλατο. Δεν έχω θέμα με την απόσταση ούτε με την επίκληση του δρόμου. Αυτό που με απασχολεί είναι εάν υπάρχει κάποια απαγόρευση ούτως ώστε να πάρω το ποδήλατο μαζί μου στην παραλία. Υπάρχει περίπτωση να μου αρνηθεί κάποιος αρμόδιος εάν βέβαια υπάρχει, την πρόσβαση στην παραλία λόγω του ότι θα έχω μαζί μου το ποδήλατο?
Ευχαριστώ
Ευχαριστώ για το σχόλιο. Η απόσταση για κάποιον που κάνει ποδήλατο (mountain ελπίζω για αυτή τη διαδρομή). Τώρα για την παραλία κάτω από το πάρκινγκ δε νομίζω να βολέψει. Είναι στενό μονοπάτι, απότομο σε σημεία και με πολλά σκαλοπάτια. Μόνο κουβαλητό δηλάδη που δεν ξέρω αν αξίζει. θα πτότεινα κλείδωμα πα΄νω στο πάρκινγκ για να μην ταλαιπωρηθείτε. Για ¨κανονισμό¨που να απαγορεύει το ποδήλατο κάτω δεν γνωρίζω. Εδώ μέχρι και τζετ σκι άκουσα ότι έχουν φέρει πάντως.
@@THATGREEKGUY_ Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ για την γρήγορη απάντηση! Ναι το σκέφτηκα ίσως να το κλειδώσω με λουκέτο εκεί πάνω στο πάρκινγκ απλά φοβάμαι εφόσον δεν θα έχω οπτική επαφή για τον λόγο μήπως κάποιος θελήσει να το κλέψει. Είμαι αστυνομικός από Λονδίνο και έχουν δει πολλά τα μάτια μου εδώ πέρα, βέβαια Ελλάδα είμαστε αλλιώς αλλά πάλι ποτέ δεν ξέρεις.
Φύλαγε τα ρούχα σου για να έχεις τα μισά. Καλό καλοκαίρι φίλε μου, σε ευχαριστώ!
@@warrior4999 έχει πολύ κόσμο και είναι όλοι τουρίστες. Δεν κυκλοφορούν μυστήριοι που τραβιούνται μέχρι εκεί μήπως βρουν ευκαιρία και δεν έχει ακουστεί ποτέ κάτι. Επίσης έχει και μια καντίνα που ίσως μπορείς να το κλειδώσεις εκεί μπροστά. Ελπίζω να απολαύσεις τη βόλτα και να μην έχει τόση ζέστη όταν ερθείς!
We took the Petalida boat cruise from Falasarna instead of Kissamos. I highly recommend it to people who don't like the crowds. We were 16 on a boat with plenty of room and no loud music. Same price.
Sounds like an excellent option!
Καλησπέρα και συγχαρητήρια για το βίντεο.Ειμαστε Κρήτη και σκεφτόμασταν να επισκεφτουμε τον μπαλο με καράβι επειδή είχαμε δει σχόλια ότι έχει μεγάλες πέτρες και λακκούβες.Δεν ξέρω αν έχει αλλάξει κάτι τώρα από την στιγμή που τραβήχτηκε το βίντεο,παρόλα τα ο δρόμος στο βίντεο δεν ανταποκρινεται στα σχόλια που διαβάσαμε πέρα μεγάλων πετρων.Αν υπάρχει κάποια καινούργια πληροφορία ευχαρίστως να την ακούσουμε. Ευχαριστουμε
Ευχαριστώ πολύ! Δεν έχει αλλάξει κάτι με το δρόμο. Αλλά δεν είχα ποτέ πρόβλημα. Απλά θέλει σιγά σιγά.
@@THATGREEKGUY_ πήγαμε και πράγματι όλα πήγαν καλά. Συγχαρητήρια και πάλι.
Τέλεια! Ευχαριστώ πολύ!
Is not possibile to climb up on foot at the viewpoint for picture when you arrive by boat? I think you have time to do, maybe you not enjoy much time to swim but you can do not?
Of course it is possible and if someone goes by boat, he has to do it. He will still have an hour left for the beach. :)
Do car rental allow to drive to balos lagoon area?
As far as i know insurance will not cover you in case of accident.
What about going by bike?
By bike is cool. But not in peak season. Unless you to very early in the morning, later in the day the road will be full of cars and dust.
Awesome video, but is there enough time to climb to the Balos viewpoint if you arrive by boat? Could you maybe estimate how long it takes to walk from where the boat stops to the viewpoint? Thank you!
Thank you! You can walk up there but means you won't have a lot of time to chill on the beach. I would say that to walk up, take pictures and come back to the beach, 1 hour is enough, And then there is over an hour left for swimming.
Μπορεί κανείς να παει από το χωριό του Κισσάμου στον Μπαλο με τα πόδια;
Είναι 15 χλμ. Αν κάποιος μπορεί να κάνει την απόσταση, γιατί όχι? Αρκετοί περπατάνε τον χωματόδρομο πάντως, με την όποια ζέστη και σκόνη από τα αυτοκίνητα. Παρακολουθήστε όμως λίγο τις ειδήσεις γιατί κάτι λέγεται πως τα αυτοκίνητα πλέον θα παρκάρουν στην αρχή και ο κόσμος θα πηγαίνει με μικρά λεωφορεία. Δεν ξέρω τι θα κάνουν με τους πεζούς σε αυτή την περίπτωση.
some agencies allow driving to Balos with insurance....
I think only 4x4.
@@THATGREEKGUY_ only found thebestcars they have a gravel insurance add on for some SUVs.
@@earthcomedy yup. SUVs. The small cars don't have any insurance for Balos. They actually discourage drivers from going.
μπορώ επίσης να νοικιάσω ένα μικρό σκάφος όπου οδηγώ μόνος μου?
Αυτό δεν το γνωρίζω. Αλλά είναι πιθανό να το κάνουν και εδώ όπως σε άλλα νησιά.
Cars all over Balos: how sad!
The problem for the boat option IS mutch poeple
Yes they get crowded during peak season.
Looks absolutely amazing, but they'll never tell you about very unpleasant wind almost every day, followed by mountain sized waves. A visit should be very carefully planned (and I really mean it!), or avoid the trip there!!! A boat trip is total horror. Most of tourists are completely inexperienced, so, expect collective vomiting around because of the waves. Even worse, people get hurt often, due to falling on the deck and between benches. Don't even think to take kids w/y. Good luck, specially after the "adventure", 'cause you'll probably spend 3 days in the bed, banged up & vomiting. Or choose car instead!
Sorry to hear you had such a terrible experience. Yes it happens to be windy but not that often. The boat is crowded indeed but that much vomiting is not very common. Peak season in general is not a good time to visit. Too hot and a lot of people by boat and car.
Thanks, made my decision easier, I'll take the boat, enjoy some beer, snacks and later jump into the sea for a refreshment as well
That's a good plan :)