Located on Crete's stunning Grambusa Peninsula, this beach is renowned for its impressive scenery and unspoiled natural beauty. It's no wonder Princess Diana and then Prince Charles chose to swim in the Crystal Clear Lagoon during their honeymoon ride on the Royal Yacht Britannia. The stunning Baros Lagoon is located about 34 miles northwest of Chania, 10 miles northwest of Kissamos between Cape Kissamos and Cape Tigani, beneath the Prasicnos Mountains.
Baros Lagoon was named Best of Best Beach Top Beach for Crystal Clearwater and White Sand with a “semi-private atmosphere” at the 2025 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards. With its calm and shallow waters, TripAdvisor said this is the ideal place for families with young children.
Visitors can also explore nearby historic sites, such as St. George's Chapel and the Romans remaining at Cape Kolicon.
The easiest and most popular option is to ride a ferry from Kissamos Port. This offers spectacular views of the Gramvosa Peninsula, stopping on nearby Imeli Gramvosa Island and swim before heading to Baros Beach.
Crete also has beautiful mountain ranges, picturesque villages and charming coastal towns such as Chania and Rethimno.
Originally a site of the children's city of ancient Minoan, Chania has an attractive blend of Venice, Ottoman and Greek influences.
The old town features maze-like alleys, beautiful Venetian mansions, ancient fountains and impressive churches, all set against the backdrop of Venice harbor and an old lighthouse.
Heraklion is the largest city on the island and serves as a management and economic hub for Crete.
In the capital, you will find the ancient ruins of the Minoan civilization at the Palace of Nossos, the impressive fortress of the Cules by the harbor, and Heraklion's archaeological museum filled with artifacts that tell the story of the island's rich history.
