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Balos
Turquoise lagoon at Crete's north-western tip.
UV 9/11
People around, but plenty of room.
Clean light, water at its most transparent.
Feels like 32ยฐC
Arrive before 10:00 for easier parking.
- ยท Best colours
- ยท Directional light
โThe left side of the beach has more shade and fewer people.โ
I'd pick a different hour
- Feels like 32 ยฐC - hot
- Wind 6 km/h
- ๐ก Moderate
- โ๏ธ Full sun
- Swimming 5/5, water 26 ยฐC
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