Balos Crete - Car VS Boat | EN & GR subtitles

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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  • @gvandoul
    @gvandoul3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what you need to know! Without getting bored while getting to know it. Very well done.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was hoping to achieve something like that and such comments feel good. Thank you for your kind words.

  • @edif5652
    @edif56522 жыл бұрын

    the best content on YT regarding Balos beach and how to get it. Dzieki😀

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Marius.82.
    @Marius.82.2 жыл бұрын

    I had so much fun watching your video! A true masterpiece! Thanks

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Hope you have even more fun at Balos!

  • @desertdancestudio
    @desertdancestudio10 ай бұрын

    Great explanation!

  • @bennyfrey8411
    @bennyfrey8411 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect description, thank you very much!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment!

  • @Manolo1986AS
    @Manolo1986AS3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Video. You helped me so much. Keep your passion for this work. It's amazing.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words

  • @CALM-R
    @CALM-R2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly the info I was looking for. It is like you read my mind. ευχαριστώ!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Παρακαλώ! Thank you for your comment!

  • @nastiichekh6505
    @nastiichekh65052 жыл бұрын

    Great, useful video with lots of info, thank you! It is so rare now on KZread to find something with actual informative content..

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your comment. It's one of those that make me try harder for the next videos.

  • @ThoughtsforHappyMinds
    @ThoughtsforHappyMinds3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @discoverchania
    @discoverchania2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! All you need to know! Covers pretty much all! Thanks for all great info provided!👏

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU!

  • @topplacesingreece
    @topplacesingreece3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tour! Balos is so beautiful!!!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @davidviner5783
    @davidviner57833 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyable and informative. Great photography.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @JoanaBondjeva
    @JoanaBondjeva3 жыл бұрын

    Very useful and nice video. Beautiful views and good tips. Thank you!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your comment!

  • @princessofheartz978
    @princessofheartz9783 жыл бұрын

    This is helpful!! Thanks 😊😊

  • @Jose.Ferreira
    @Jose.Ferreira2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Very good video, nice work! 👌I was there in 2019 (by car) and loved it!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you José! Hope you enjoyed Crete :)

  • @martalipinska9019
    @martalipinska90193 жыл бұрын

    I want to go back to Crete!!I sooo many places I havent been like Gramvousa:) Great video, Thank U:)

  • @asianolczyk8821
    @asianolczyk88213 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for this video❤️

  • @cathythelen2597
    @cathythelen2597 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the information

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment!

  • @kaisariani83
    @kaisariani833 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video! Keep going!

  • @SukiLV
    @SukiLV3 жыл бұрын

    I'll surely use your channel as a guide for Crete!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @cornyschoko2567
    @cornyschoko25673 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️

  • @chrissarkatzis4483
    @chrissarkatzis44832 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad it helped. :)

  • @matthewling3293
    @matthewling3293 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you informative and concise video 🎉

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Matthew!

  • @earthcomedy
    @earthcomedy2 жыл бұрын

    amazing video! Thanks!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Tyranthunter1821
    @Tyranthunter18217 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated video. I'm heading there in October 2024.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    5 күн бұрын

    Thank you. You will enjoy October. Not so many people.

  • @gudveigwigg5612
    @gudveigwigg56123 жыл бұрын

    You make fantastic great informative videos

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your beautiful words. :) I'm glad you keep coming back.

  • @jonnymoore4175
    @jonnymoore4175 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jonny

  • @lifetab2056
    @lifetab20562 жыл бұрын

    Tanks! Great vid!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Konstri
    @Konstri3 жыл бұрын

    Einfach super. Freue mich auf Crete. Meine Lieblingsinsel. I love Crete

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jorunn62
    @jorunn622 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment! I love that place even if sometimes as you say, the wind is very annoying. :)

  • @pollakron
    @pollakron3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I will be there in two month, visiting form the US

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I was born in Chicago. Hope you have a great time!

  • @gabrielebirkel9768
    @gabrielebirkel9768 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this beautiful Video and this very godd information! I was there and i´ll come back in September!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @svouros40
    @svouros402 жыл бұрын

    Ανακάλυψα το κανάλι σου τυχαία χθες (31/5/22), πρώτα πατάω like και μετά βλέπω τα βίντεο σου. Συγχαρητήρια...

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Σε ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ για τα καλά σου λόγια.

  • @niko8927
    @niko89272 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfull info, going in July so I can think about options. thank you

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. Hope you will enjoy Balos!

  • @allydea
    @allydea2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed. :) Thank YOU for your comment!

  • @annatraveler
    @annatraveler3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tour!!!!! Love Crete!!! I subscribe to your channel 😀

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Me too.

  • @tsirvas
    @tsirvas5 ай бұрын

    Super 👍

  • @beatalotee4294
    @beatalotee42943 жыл бұрын

    I love Balos, i have been both car AND boat AND i dont know which was „better” good video :)

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jr5389
    @jr53892 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Video + Information ℹ️ 👌 So Great 😃 Many Thanks 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Bandungski
    @Bandungski2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the good information! I go next week 😎

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    You will love it!

  • @eigobike3929
    @eigobike39293 жыл бұрын

    A superior video.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comment. ❤️

  • @alessandrorota3818
    @alessandrorota3818 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ale! Hope you enjoy Crete!

  • @TheBionicMedia

    @TheBionicMedia

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey Alessandro. Anything you recommend visiting? I fly to crete in 2 weeks

  • @alessandrorota3818

    @alessandrorota3818

    10 ай бұрын

    @@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 KZread ;)

  • @TheBionicMedia

    @TheBionicMedia

    10 ай бұрын

    @@alessandrorota3818 you just summed up the places I planned to go. Only not to forget... preveli beach 😁 or known as palm beech

  • @kamperempobezdrozach-bozen9271
    @kamperempobezdrozach-bozen92713 жыл бұрын

    Super video.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mirkasanjic9309
    @mirkasanjic9309Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video . Now i can easily make decision 😊

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Ай бұрын

    Glad it helps. Thank you for your comment!

  • @tarkawdrodze
    @tarkawdrodze3 жыл бұрын

    Beutiful Balos u were right about No matter How just get there:)

  • @TT3TT3
    @TT3TT32 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Greek guy!🙂👍

  • @Igorinrussia
    @Igorinrussia Жыл бұрын

    Good guide video! This helped!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment.

  • @Igorinrussia

    @Igorinrussia

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Igorinrussia hope the weather helps to enjoy Balos. Then stay away from Kallikratis and Anopoli. 😁 (google them 🙂 )

  • @Igorinrussia

    @Igorinrussia

    Жыл бұрын

    @@THATGREEKGUY_ oh sh*t 😅😅😅

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Igorinrussia 😁

  • @tomaszmk5368
    @tomaszmk53682 жыл бұрын

    Helpful video regards

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you Tomasz!

  • @jr5389
    @jr53892 жыл бұрын

    Just Like to Say That Your KZread Name ( THAT GREEK GUY ) Is Just so Great 👍 😂😂😂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😁

  • @AngelaMorris
    @AngelaMorris Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Good thing I saw it before I depart from Malia.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope it helps. :)

  • @angelamorris4786

    @angelamorris4786

    Жыл бұрын

    @@THATGREEKGUY_ Από τα Μαλια! Πραγματικά έδωσες ακριβές πληροφορίες. Να είσαι καλά.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@angelamorris4786 Ευχαριστώ πολύ! Και σεις!

  • @Stavraetina
    @Stavraetina2 жыл бұрын

    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!!!!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent choice :)

  • @Stavraetina

    @Stavraetina

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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 😂

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    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. :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4WtxNqml7PJcqQ.html

  • @nithiyaarada

    @nithiyaarada

    3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Stavraetina

    @Stavraetina

    3 ай бұрын

    @@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!

  • @KOMMUNIST112
    @KOMMUNIST1123 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! As far as i know there is no bus going to the parking.

  • @alessandrafonseca9839
    @alessandrafonseca983910 ай бұрын

    Hi! Nice video! I guess that in July if I go by boat there will be no more umbrellas there...

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I think you will find umbrellas.

  • @10Pedroooooo
    @10Pedroooooo2 жыл бұрын

    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 !

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Unfortunately you will not make it to sunset... Bus lavws elafonisi around 15.30 and the boat from Balos probably earlier.

  • @OnurUzOZ
    @OnurUzOZ2 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @OnurUzOZ

    @OnurUzOZ

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@THATGREEKGUY_ thank you!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OnurUzOZ you are welcome! Hope you enjoy!

  • @The-Real-Al
    @The-Real-Al2 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Middle of May won't be very busy is my guess.

  • @shiratanzer8924
    @shiratanzer89242 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TheJorokadilaka
    @TheJorokadilaka11 ай бұрын

    One of the most photographed What???😂😂😂 Jk keep up the good work!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    11 ай бұрын

    😅

  • @kimmo8829
    @kimmo88293 ай бұрын

    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 😀

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 ай бұрын

    it is! :D

  • @domino3936
    @domino39363 жыл бұрын

    😍😍

  • @franeksieuec2738
    @franeksieuec27383 жыл бұрын

    I was there by car but niw i want to see Gramvousa too:)

  • @steffenantoniussen9909
    @steffenantoniussen9909 Жыл бұрын

    Great work. It makes it a place to visit. Is it recommendable to do the ride by a bicycle instead of by car?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Sure is. As long as you are ok with the heat (if it's hot) and the dust of all the cars.

  • @leiyanwang6637
    @leiyanwang6637 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    The boat runs from May to October. So theoretically these two months. At the beginning or end of season.

  • @lifetab2056
    @lifetab20562 жыл бұрын

    Do both options!!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's what I suggest if people have time.

  • @kerryturner6450
    @kerryturner64502 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rrocketman
    @rrocketman3 жыл бұрын

    I drive, early mornings or afternoons if you want to avoid the crowds

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    I prefer this option too.

  • @evanpossley
    @evanpossley3 жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe I’ve never been to Gramvousa!!!

  • @pawekkotacz3681

    @pawekkotacz3681

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cant belive it either😱

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Big mistake. maybe in May. :D

  • @rantg
    @rantg2 жыл бұрын

    what ferry you advice to take and from where ? is there something more "private" ? the driving looks pretty scary to be honest.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @todorradev2808
    @todorradev28083 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    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. :(

  • @todorradev2808

    @todorradev2808

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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:))

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@todorradev2808 thank you so much. Hope you have a great time and leave a few places for next time! :)

  • @cort-egsk8975
    @cort-egsk8975 Жыл бұрын

    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 ?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cort-egsk8975

    @cort-egsk8975

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cort-egsk8975 when i go to Balos, i love eating on the way back at Gramvousa. Really good place.

  • @1980despina
    @1980despina3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼👍🏼👏

  • @TheBionicMedia
    @TheBionicMedia10 ай бұрын

    going to crete in 2 weeks. 7day car rental to see all the cool stuff :D

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    10 ай бұрын

    Hope you enjoy! Will be good now without the crowds.

  • @TheBionicMedia

    @TheBionicMedia

    10 ай бұрын

    @@THATGREEKGUY_ Yes also my thought. Looking forward to it

  • @iwonajedrzejczak2687
    @iwonajedrzejczak2687Ай бұрын

    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

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Ай бұрын

    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. :)

  • @Thefakisgoinon
    @Thefakisgoinon Жыл бұрын

    Is it okay to bike to Balos from Chania? is there a lot of traffic and not ideal for bicyclists?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dereky1861
    @dereky18612 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 ай бұрын

    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. :)

  • @dereky1861

    @dereky1861

    2 ай бұрын

    @@THATGREEKGUY_ so did you bring water shoes to the beach. I see you diving in with them

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@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.

  • @dereky1861

    @dereky1861

    2 ай бұрын

    @@THATGREEKGUY_ thank you very much!

  • @Danny89xsm
    @Danny89xsm Жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    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. :)

  • @moni1383
    @moni13832 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like an excellent option!

  • @nithiyaarada
    @nithiyaarada3 ай бұрын

    Do car rental allow to drive to balos lagoon area?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 ай бұрын

    As far as i know insurance will not cover you in case of accident.

  • @warrior4999
    @warrior49993 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @warrior4999

    @warrior4999

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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!

  • @nikst1693
    @nikst16932 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ευχαριστώ πολύ! Δεν έχει αλλάξει κάτι με το δρόμο. Αλλά δεν είχα ποτέ πρόβλημα. Απλά θέλει σιγά σιγά.

  • @nikst1693

    @nikst1693

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@THATGREEKGUY_ πήγαμε και πράγματι όλα πήγαν καλά. Συγχαρητήρια και πάλι.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Τέλεια! Ευχαριστώ πολύ!

  • @MrClaudioAgostini
    @MrClaudioAgostini Жыл бұрын

    What about going by bike?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @slobodanbrkljac
    @slobodanbrkljac Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @genodymos_ant
    @genodymos_ant2 ай бұрын

    Μπορεί κανείς να παει από το χωριό του Κισσάμου στον Μπαλο με τα πόδια;

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @earthcomedy
    @earthcomedy2 жыл бұрын

    some agencies allow driving to Balos with insurance....

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think only 4x4.

  • @earthcomedy

    @earthcomedy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@THATGREEKGUY_ only found thebestcars they have a gravel insurance add on for some SUVs.

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@earthcomedy yup. SUVs. The small cars don't have any insurance for Balos. They actually discourage drivers from going.

  • @Studio488photography
    @Studio488photography5 күн бұрын

    8k of dusty track/road, then one hell of a long walk from the car park, not for the faint hearted, if your late, you could be literally parked at least one mile from the car park on the road, be warned the walk is steep and very long. if you want to go 100% go by boat.

  • @Nicestavi84
    @Nicestavi842 жыл бұрын

    μπορώ επίσης να νοικιάσω ένα μικρό σκάφος όπου οδηγώ μόνος μου?

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Αυτό δεν το γνωρίζω. Αλλά είναι πιθανό να το κάνουν και εδώ όπως σε άλλα νησιά.

  • @jeremykeller211
    @jeremykeller2112 жыл бұрын

    Cars all over Balos: how sad!

  • @VarsiaAdamou
    @VarsiaAdamou2 күн бұрын

    Βοατ

  • @jordanmarechal323
    @jordanmarechal323 Жыл бұрын

    The problem for the boat option IS mutch poeple

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes they get crowded during peak season.

  • @TheMinotaur70
    @TheMinotaur7011 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @based-24
    @based-242 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @THATGREEKGUY_

    @THATGREEKGUY_

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a good plan :)