Gramvousa and Balos Day Trip Chania(Boat ticket is included!)

Travel around the island of Gramvousa and the Balos lagoon on this excursion from Canea, some 36 kilometres away. This is an experience lasting around twelve hours where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a full day of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. You will visit some of the highlights of this area, which you will reach by boat. Included in your booking is the transfer to and from Chania in an air-conditioned bus.

From a port in Kissamos you will have the opportunity to take a boat, the ticket for which is included in the booking, to reach the island of Gramvousa. On the way you will have the opportunity to capture breathtaking pictures of your surroundings and the horizon.

On Gramvousa, a small island known for its natural beauty as well as its crystal clear waters, you will have the opportunity to relax and take walks in this protected area. You can also visit some of its main points of interest, such as Gramvousa Castle.

This is a Venetian castle built in the 16th century that was used as a fortress to protect the island from pirates and other invaders.

On the Gramvousa peninsula itself you will pass the Balos lagoon, which is surrounded by steep cliffs, the most interesting thing is the flora and fauna you will find, such as the loggerhead turtle, a protected species.