Balos by boat from Kissamos or drive to Elafonissi? Advice needed
Hi everyone,
We’re staying in Gouves and planning a day trip tomorrow with a rental car. We were thinking about driving via Chania and choosing either Elafonissi Beach or Balos Beach.
For people who have done both: which one would you recommend and why?
We’re mainly looking for beautiful scenery, swimming, and a nice day trip (not necessarily hiking).
For Balos:
- Is the best option to drive to Kissamos and take the boat?
- Do we need to reserve boat tickets in advance or are there usually multiple departures and tickets available on the same day?
- Which boat/company would you recommend?
For Elafonissi:
- How is the drive from Gouves?
- Are the roads well developed and easy to drive?
- Is it comfortable with a normal rental car?
Would love to hear your experiences and what you would choose in our situation. Thanks!