Gramvousa Island Day Tour from Rethimno
Rethimno, Greece
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 12 hours
Join this 12-hour day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. While there, take time to explore the local castle, then head over to Balos Lagoon. Swim and relax at the lagoon with your group before heading back to Rethimno.
The island of Gramvousa is associated with the struggle to liberate Crete from the Ottoman occupation. Three thousand revolutionaries used the island as their shelter for 3 years. To solve the problem of food scarcity, they took to piracy. Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Built 137m above sea level on this rocky island, it is one of the most impressive castles in Crete.
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Join this 12-hour day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. While there, take time to explore the local castle, then head over to Balos Lagoon. Swim and relax at the lagoon with your group before heading back to Rethimno.
The island of Gramvousa is associated with the struggle to liberate Crete from the Ottoman occupation. Three thousand revolutionaries used the island as their shelter for 3 years. To solve the problem of food scarcity, they took to piracy. Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Built 137m above sea level on this rocky island, it is one of the most impressive castles in Crete.
Begin the tour with a pickup from your central accommodations at approximately 8am. From there, proceed to the island of Gramvousa, an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It is known for one of the bird migration spots in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Upon your arrival, begin a 15-minute hike up to the nearby castle, built in the 16th century as a defensive mechanism. View the exterior before heading off to your next destination.
Head to the beach, where you will have time to swim in the crystal clear water. Board the awaiting boat and make the 20-minute journey to the lagoon of Balos. As the water is very shallow, a small fishing boat will take you a short distance from the main boat to Balos Beach. The water is warm, the seabed is composed of white sand, and the sand itself has pink coral in various sections. The guide will give you ample time to explore, swim, and relax on the beach. At the end of the day, you will be returned to your hotel.
The island of Gramvousa is associated with the struggle to liberate Crete from the Ottoman occupation. Three thousand revolutionaries used the island as their shelter for 3 years. To solve the problem of food scarcity, they took to piracy. Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Built 137m above sea level on this rocky island, it is one of the most impressive castles in Crete.
Begin the tour with a pickup from your central accommodations at approximately 8am. From there, proceed to the island of Gramvousa, an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It is known for one of the bird migration spots in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Upon your arrival, begin a 15-minute hike up to the nearby castle, built in the 16th century as a defensive mechanism. View the exterior before heading off to your next destination.
Head to the beach, where you will have time to swim in the crystal clear water. Board the awaiting boat and make the 20-minute journey to the lagoon of Balos. As the water is very shallow, a small fishing boat will take you a short distance from the main boat to Balos Beach. The water is warm, the seabed is composed of white sand, and the sand itself has pink coral in various sections. The guide will give you ample time to explore, swim, and relax on the beach. At the end of the day, you will be returned to your hotel.
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