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Balos Lagoon – Trail to Balos Beach loop from Balos

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Balos Lagoon – Trail to Balos Beach loop from Balos

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Balos Lagoon – Trail to Balos Beach loop from Balos

00:54

2.70km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.63 km

Balos Lagoon

Highlight • Beach

Also in October there was a lounger rental, a small kiosk and toilet block.

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2

2.00 km

View of Balos Beach and the lagoon

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As soon as you come over the dome, you have a fantastic view of Balos

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3

2.07 km

Balos from Above

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From up here you can see the entire Balos Beach and surroundings very well

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4

2.19 km

Balos Lagoon

Highlight • Beach

5

2.28 km

Trail to Balos Beach

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If you have reached the parking lot after a difficult drive. it is only a short hike to the beach. The path itself is not difficult to walk. On the way there you have a fantastic view. Absolutely worth it.

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2.43 km

Balos Bay

Highlight • Beach

7

2.65 km

Balos Beach Parking

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Parking Balos Beach
Balo Parking Lot

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8

2.66 km

View of the Rodopou Peninsula

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Always a great view

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2.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

621 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

141 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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