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Bali Crete

Five Sandy Coves 
On the North Coast

Bali Crete - Μπαλί is located on the central north coast of the island in between the two capital towns of Rethymnon and Heraklion, part of Rethymnon region. It is 34 km from Rethymnon, 50 km from Heraklion and 100 km from Chania Airport.

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Beaches

Bali Crete - the peninsula juts out away from the coast and faces east, creating a natural bay with many curves and shallows.

Bali Μπαλί has many cove beaches – creating the beaches and little inlets of Livadi, Kouskouras, Limani (main harbour of Bali), Varkotopos and Karavostasis. These are all protected by the rocky peninsula and the calm seas are perfect for children; young families find these waters very relaxing.

The steep rocky sides of each cove make for good walking and lovely views over the bay to Mount Kouloukonas (known as the Talean Mountains), part of the Psiloritis Range and the coastline to the east. If you are not planning on steep walking, ensure you book a place close to the water’s edge.

Livadi Beach, Bali

By the sea at Livadi Beach, Bali

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Bali Crete - Local Produce

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Snorkelling & Water Sports

The bays are full of clear waters for snorkelling - see Nostos Water Sports on Livadi Beach for all your water sports needs including water skiing and wake board lessons, inflatable, kayak and SUP rentals, and all sorts of fun stuff.

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Clear Waters for Diving

Bali Crete - Diving is great in these clear waters and Angelos and Corinne at the Hippocampos Dive Centre on Bali Beach will help you out with introductory dives as well as Scuba courses. 

Angelos the dive instructor shows us some beautiful seahorses in the grass beds off Bali.

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Experiences

From Bali, explore the beautiful region of Rethymno, the valleys, mountains, history and beaches.

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Exploring Around Bali

Inland are wild mountains of Crete, forests and hills to explore, hike or climb Mount Kouloukonas, see Zoniana Cave, and the freshwater spring and village of the same name, also the other inland villages of Perama, Axos, Livadia, Aimonos and perhaps unravel the myth of Talos. The ruins of ancient Axos show the city to which Bali was linked centuries ago, as it was the port for ancient Axos from Minoan times.

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Accommodation in Bali Beaches

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Accommodation
Near Bali Beaches

Bali Crete - there are plenty of small apartments on each beach of Bali, and handy shops, tavernas and cafes. Remember that Bali beaches sit about 2 km from the national road, if you are travelling on the local bus you will need to take this into account, make sure the bus you catch actually stops in Bali beach not just near it on the main road.

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Rethymnon Town

Rethymnon old town is full of surprises amongst its narrow twists and turns. The little harbour is Venetian, as is the fortezza at the top of the knoll, with a beautiful view over the harbours, rooftops and coastline east and west. There are many fine examples of this beautiful architecture dotted around the township, such as the Rimondi Fountain (above). Ottomans also left their mark as the history of Crete unfolds before your eyes whilst wandering the laneways.

With a high standard of luxury accommodation within the old walls, as well as plenty of beachside or budget accommodation options, Rethymnon suits all sorts of travellers. Lively tavernas with traditional music give a local flavour, whilst there are many modern cafe bars and clubs too.

The University of Crete is located just out of town, while the vibrant cultural life hosts many festivals in the city such as the annual Carnival, the Rethymnon Renaissance Festival, Summer Festivals and The Cretan Diet Festival.

The coast to the west and east of town has many beautiful beaches, inland is the Amari Valley with history at every turn.

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Rethymnon Region

In the region of Rethymnon, there is just so much to explore:

• Rethymnon Region
  
• Arkadi Monastery
  
• Psiloritis Range & Mt Psiloritis
  
• Margarites Village
  
• E4 European Walking Path

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On the Map

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Getting Here

Bali Crete - take a 1 hour flight from Athens to Heraklion with Aegean Airlines or Olympic Airlines, with many flights available per day.

Take a 9 hour overnight ferry from Pireaus port of Athens to Heraklion port.

If you arrive into the airport or port of Heraklion, it is a journey of 53 km to Bali Beach along the national highway.

Getting here by flights, ferries, bus and hire car below:

Car hire in Crete is a really good idea as it is a large island 60 km by 260 km. There is so much to explore.

When you book with our car rental partners - Rental Centre Crete - you are supporting a local company with excellent service and easy online booking. We are sure you will be well looked after by the team. Choose from hybrid, electric or regular vehicles.

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