Beach in Crete

Balos Lagoon Map

Interactive map of Balos Lagoon with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌦️ 67°F now🕔 10:11 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and October

Summary

Balos Lagoon is a beach in Crete. Balos Lagoon is a beach known for a turquoise lagoon in northwest Crete.

Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Balos Lagoon with light showers. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 66°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Balos Lagoon is May, June, July, August and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 56°F.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 164 mi away. Nearby highlights include Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens and Acropolis of Athens.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 2.7°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Balos Lagoon today at 7.5/10. Gusts to 47 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Balos Lagoon

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Coordinates: 35°34′59.9″N 23°34′59.9″E (35.5833, 23.5833)

Quick facts about Balos Lagoon

TypeBeach
IslandCrete
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates35°34′59.9″N 23°34′59.9″E (35.5833, 23.5833)
Known fora turquoise lagoon in northwest Crete
Local time10:11 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and October
ClimateMediterranean

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Getting to Balos Lagoon

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Santorini · 119 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Athens · 166 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Balos Lagoon

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH164 miAthens

Things to do in Balos Lagoon

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Balos Lagoon.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Balos Lagoon?

Balos Lagoon is a beach in Crete. Its coordinates are 35.5833, 23.5833. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Balos Lagoon right now?

It is currently 67°F (19°C) with light showers. Humidity is 82% and wind is 26 mph.

When is the best time to visit Balos Lagoon?

May, June, July, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Balos Lagoon, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Balos Lagoon in?

Balos Lagoon observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:11 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Balos Lagoon?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 164 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Balos Lagoon?

Popular options include Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens, Acropolis of Athens and Navagio Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 10:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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