Gramvousa Beach
Gramvousa Beach
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silviabuono
Milan, Italy158 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We reached the island thanks to a mini cruise that also included Balos, which Recommendation, although unfortunately the time spent here, compared to what was provided by the itinerary and 'was only an hour, a little 'against the 2 scheduled (Crete daily cruises).
The island offers some trees to stop under and if you want nice tracking leading up to the fortress to enjoy the view from above, as well as an interesting wreck to see. The water is beautiful crystal clear, turquoise, definitely Recommendation!
Recommendation also shoes that enter the water especially for children and to climb to the strong sneakers.
The island offers some trees to stop under and if you want nice tracking leading up to the fortress to enjoy the view from above, as well as an interesting wreck to see. The water is beautiful crystal clear, turquoise, definitely Recommendation!
Recommendation also shoes that enter the water especially for children and to climb to the strong sneakers.
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Written August 17, 2024
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Xavier Jnnt
Bordeaux, France38 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We took a bus Check-out from Rethymno to take the boat to Kissamos and some sailing to get to Gramvousa Island. This island is beautiful, we take more eyes, transparent waters with a magnificent view from the fortress. Day of dreams ...
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Written August 26, 2024
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Emeline
Vichy, France200 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
It is the most beautiful peak lagoon in my eyes. Arriving by the track there is a small walk to do with a steep drop and stairs but the view is magnificent. The water is translucent, the beach sheltered from the wind and a goat came to brighten up our moment.
Written April 25, 2024
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Olga0565
Cologne, Germany47 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Total tourist hotspot. If you travel to this idyll organized and packaged by a large ship 🚢, a thousand people are spat out at the same time and attack this wonderful bay. No way with an agency and the big barge. It's a cry.
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Written September 14, 2024
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monicab
Oslo, Norway232 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Beautiful & must see.
Beach, clear water & if You like snorkling bring the gear. Sea life & and an old ship wreck to explore.
( If You can chose another option than a overcrowded boat to get there- chose it)
Beach, clear water & if You like snorkling bring the gear. Sea life & and an old ship wreck to explore.
( If You can chose another option than a overcrowded boat to get there- chose it)
Written June 21, 2022
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Nana
Crete, Greece9 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
This place was my favorite. I was there at the beginning of June but the water was ice-cold unfortunately. I couldn’t swim longer than 10 minutes but the water is crystal clear and there are some fish and small crabs to see underwater. I wanted to swim to the shipwreck to see it underwater but the water was way too cold. It’s a pity. It’s a wonderful beach.
If you don’t feel confident walking on the rocks in the water then bring a special shoe. I didn’t need it at all so it’s not necessary if you are in a normal physical condition.
If you don’t feel confident walking on the rocks in the water then bring a special shoe. I didn’t need it at all so it’s not necessary if you are in a normal physical condition.
Written June 7, 2022
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shawnpedersen
Cambridge, Canada380 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
I actually really liked this beach and preferred it over balos. The water was warmed, good mix of shallow and little deeper, smaller and more private as it was only our boat there. Wish the boat would’ve stayed here more than 1.5 hours. There were a bunch of ants on the beach in various parts which was annoying, but the water was great
Written September 7, 2023
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Daniel Fishman
Tel Aviv, Israel209 contributions
Aug 2019
Probably one of the most beautiful and easy trips you can do in Crete. The beach is stunning and the trip to the fortress is worth the steep climb
Written September 4, 2019
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kathy b
Ashby de la Zouch, UK4,076 contributions
Aug 2019
We arrived in August on the Gramvousa Ferry along with 1,000 other passengers. It`s very rocky getting from the boat to the beach so wear comfy shoes. It was like Blackpool on a Bank holiday. Very hot with no facilities and only a few shady trees. We hired a large parasol from the ferry but it was too windy to use it. The sea is very rocky so you need beach shoes. Lots of walking wounded coming back to the ship. Better to come before of after the ferry on a small boat. Then it`s paradise.
Written October 8, 2019
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RARS
St. Petersburg, Russia194 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Just to cool off after the climbing to the fortress, which is steep. Rocky, rocky, rocky and practically no shadows to hide from the midday sun.
Written September 27, 2019
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Ciao, ho cercato il sito di Sargos Boat, ma propone solo gite di un'intera giornata. Noi viaggeremo in aprile, quindi non in stagione da fare bagni.
Non è possibile solo andare a Gramvousa per vedere la fortezza e poi tornare a Kissamos, senza stare in giro tutto il giorno?
Grazie
Written November 26, 2024
Hi everyone
I have a question.
2 years ago I went to a Gramvousa and Balos boat trip.
I really want to go to Gramvousa again without the combined Balos trip at the same day. In my opinion there is not enough time to enjoy Gramvousa at its fullest beauty. For the fortress snorkling enjoying the beach I just need a bit more time without thinking to continue my journey to leave Gramvousa for Balos.
Are there any public boat trips only to Gramvousa. (no private boat trips to Gramvousa) To be more precise -> From Kissamos to Gramvousa. If yes are they also with a big ship?
I went to the cruise 2 years ago with a small karavaki boat, with heavy waves. Well not so fun😂
Thanx for any advice
Written April 3, 2021
A bit silly question, but can anyone tell if you had a good internet connection there or is it "out of the reach area"?
Written August 30, 2019
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