Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon Tour from Heraklion With Food Option

After 3 hour and 30 min. drive we get to Kastelli- Kissamos, where we take the boat from the port and sail around the peninsula of Gramvousa.

The island of Gramvousa is associated with the struggle to liberate Crete from the Ottoman occupation. Three thousand revolutionaries used the island as their shelter for 3 years; to solve the problem of food scarcity, they took to piracy. Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Built 137m above sea level on this rocky island, it is one of the most impressive castles in Crete and worth the 15 minute hike up the footpath. Appropriate footwear is advisable & a hat in summer.

The other destination is the lagoon of Balos, there we will stay for 2 hours and 30 min. to enjoy the paradise of the Island of Crete. This really is one of the best beaches on Crete. Lunch: the restaurant of the boat will be open so clients can enjoy their meal any time between 12:00-17:00.