Location: Kissamos
Top Things to do in Kissamos
Things to do in Kissamos, Crete: The Best Tours
Kissamos (Greek: Κίσσαμος) is a town and municipality, multiple (former) bishopric and Latin titular see in the west of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the Chania regional unit and of the former Kissamos Province which covers the northwest corner of the island. The city of Kissamos is also known as Kastelli Kissamou and often known simply as Kastelli after the Venetian castle that was there. It is now a port and fishing harbour, with a regular ferry from the Peloponnese via Kythira. A town museum is located in the old Venetian governor's palace and there have been important archaeological finds in the town, including fine mosaics, dating from the Roman city of Kisamos (Κίσαμος, Latinized as Cisamus). The head town of the municipality (Δήμος Κισσάμου) is Kastelli-Kissamos itself.
Restaurants in Kissamos
1. Cretan Evening Monday, traditional dance and music
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit to Botanical Park – beautiful location and scenery Delicious Cretan buffet and unlimited local wine Traditional dancers and live music A fun night out for all the family
Inclusions: Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By miamelisse
Our tour to Balos Lagoon and Elafonisi organized by Strata Tours was the highlight of our quick trip in Crete. Special thanks to Eleni for being responsive in booking our private tour through email and also to Vangelis for being accommodating and a very fun guide! It was a day well spent! Definitely one for the books!
2. Private fishing trip Chania, Crete (price is per group)
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Have you ever imagined going on a spearfishing or fishing trip and catching that big fish you have always wanted? With our experienced captains you’ll finally be able to catch that big fish you’ve always dreamt of! You’ll be able to either fish from our RIB or go spearfishing and freediving. After that, we’ll dine all together on board of our RIB with your freshly caught fish! Get ready for this new adventure! The hours depend if you pick full or half-day trips.
Inclusions: Fishing Gear, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages
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Reviewed By grigorisa680
When the rib was on the move, so exciting!! Also the Cretan snacks were delicious and the skipper so kind and professional! By far the best day of our vacations! Worth every penny!
3. Day Private Sailing Cruises to Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Island and more.
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
With our sailing boat "Mikros Naftilos" we organise daily cruises to Gramvousa Island, Balos Lagoon and other unique locations. With this private tour you avoid the crowds and you can experiencea sailing boat tour in privacy. Besides a very experienced sailor our skipper is a professional in tourism business (hotel and restaurant owner) This is guarantee for safe trip with excellent service. In the tour we offer lunch with local specialties and unlimited consumption of drinks and beverages.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Use of Snorkelling equipment
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Reviewed By Reximon
We had the full day cruise. Awesome . Totally recommend it. We where with 2 kids, one 7 yo. One 5 yo. All went good, even my 7 yo. got spooked. With that in mind I totally recommend this company and George . Thank you for a very beautiful day.
4. Private Boat Trip Kissamos Balos (price per group - up to 9 people)
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Discover Crete and its surrounding islands. Experience the Mediterranean sea, just like us Greeks! We are a group of experienced skippers who joined together in a mission of introducing travellers to the world of Greek seas and hospitality. The duration depends on the choice of trip you will make from 4 to 7 hours. ***ASK US FOR MORE DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES***
Inclusions: Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment
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Reviewed By joshuawein
The crew is very friendly and we visited the prettiest beaches on our trip. We booked the 11 meter rib boat and were 5 people including the skipper. The boat has everything you want including a small fridge if you want to bring some drinks and enough space to lie down and tan during the trip. We also brought our speargun with us and the skipper stopped on some good spots where we could go for a couple dives. Definitely a must do when you go to Chania and I’m really looking forward to the next time!
5. E-bike (Electric Mountain Bike) Rental or Guided tour in West Crete
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
E-biking with Fit in Crete makes cycling accessible for everyone, especially on the hilly terrain of Crete. The quiet electric motor acts like a helping hand pushing you along, you only need to be able to ride a normal bike, and there is no need to be super fit. Everyone can enjoy the wild scenery and rugged coasts, cycle through traditional villages, be entertained by goats trying to move out the way, admire incredible views from the hilltops or just enjoy feeling the wind in your hair as you cycle along quiet, little known roads full of nature.
Inclusions: Rental of high quality electric mountain bike, Safety equipment - bike helmet, bike lock etc, Experienced local guide (when booking guided tours)
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Reviewed By Travelight2020
We had an amazing time Snorkelling In Kissamos Greece. Guides Manu and Fiona are two lovely people who ensured we we’re safe, felt safe and that we got the best experience possible. We saw a lot of different fish and sea life and enjoyed swimming in the clear pearly seas. Would highly recommend Snorkelling with fitin Crete. Thank you both for your patience and kindness.
6. Sailing trip with SailingSouthCrete
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Our daily sailing trip in the crystal clear waters of southern Crete is far from the crowds and noise, you will be wondering why we are totally alone wherever we go.
Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By MagicJohnsson
If you want to spend time in good company, such a cruise is just for you. Two very nice people willing to have an interesting chat, and at the same time very professional in their work, will surely fill your whole day in such a way that you will not have time to think about boredom. I can recommend their cruises to anyone who likes the sea, sailing, swimming and good food, because none of these things is missing on such a cruise. If we ever visit Crete again, we will definitely use such a cruise again.
7. BALOS BEACH & GRAMVOUSA ISLAND: The exotic side of Crete From Rethymno
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Exotic Side Of Crete The magnificent scenery you will see from the wild island of Gramvousa will be a vivid memory for all your life. The waters, sand, the cluster of islands will remind you of the Caribbean but believe me, this is BALOS. Checkincreta travel agency has prepared the schedule for you, departure from your hotel, arrival to Kasteli, departure by boat and return back to your hotel. You just have fun… In a distance about 2 hours of Rethymno, we will arrive at Kasteli, where we will take the ship to go to Gramvousa firstly and then at the beach of Balos. Don’t forget to bring your gym shoes so that you can climb easily at the top of the island and make the tour of the Castle just to enjoy the unique view watching the endless blue of Cretan sea.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Boat ticket 28€/ adult ; 15€/child (3-12 years old)
Reviewed By Alan D
Chose 3 tours in total with this excellent little company, this one of South Rethymnon, took in many of the places we had walked to or visited in the 1990’s when we were obviously much younger and had used Plakias as a base, mainly for gorge walking. The trip was excellent and Michael our guide and driver was informative, safe, funny and observed all the COVID protocols we all have to endure these days. It was exactly as described in the brochure and further described by the charming Amelie who sold the various tours from the Checking Creta office
8. PRIVATE TOUR by 4x4 to Balos lagoon and Falassarna beach
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the endless blue! The perfect combination tour for beach lovers including a visit to the Balos lagoon viewpoint and the Falassarna beach while your local guide shares with you his vast knowledge about the island.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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Reviewed By SuzanneBColorado
So glad I was able to get a tour with Aliki! My son and I loved our walking tour of Chania and sharing a cold coffee to begin! Aliki completely tailored our time to what we wanted to see and accomplish. She has a great disposition and knows everyone in town, it seems! We learned a lot and took some beautiful pictures of the town. I recommend anyone take this tour- a local always knows the best places.
9. Gramvoussa - Balos
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece on a fantastic cruise to the most western part of Crete. Stop at the island of Gramvoussa, where you can see hundreds of birds and plant species. Go to the lagoon at Balos and swim. Discover an extraordinary geological phenomenon Sail to the "Pirates' Island" of Gramvoussa Swim in the lagoon at Balos Disembark on the island of Gramvousa, with its Venetian castle. Also known as "Pirates' Island," Gramvousa used to be a hiding place for rebels. The broader area of Gramvousa forms one of the most significant hydro-biotopes of the eastern Mediterranean. Here, you can encounter over 100 bird and 400 plant species.Enjoy plenty of free time to swim at a gorgeous beach. Admire the wonderful colors and take a few photos of the famous shipwreck. Continue your cruise to the lagoon of Balos and discover one of the loveliest sites in Greece. Get a breathtaking view of the lagoon, before the return journey to the meeting point.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Live English tour guide , Transportation by reliable boat • Experienced drivers
Exclusions: Boat ticket (€18; children 4 to 12 y.o. 9€ ) • Municipality fee (€1)
Reviewed By Tania L
I did the Gramvousa and Balos tour with my family on may 31st and we had a terrible and stressful experience. We waited for almost 25 mins to be picked up in the morning and the boat was overcrowded. These things I could set aside and forget given it was maybe beyond the control of the bus driver to pick us up at scheduled time, or that it is tourist season and the boats might be overcrowded. What I have a problem with, is that it WASN’T ADVERTISED that on both Gramvousa and Balos in order to get to the beach, visitors need to walk over treacherous and dangerous volcanic rocks and there would be no designated walking path. We were also not warned that we need hiking boots to get off the boat as the rocks are absolutely not suitable for beach footwear. It only says for visitors who want to hike up to the fortress to wear walking shoes. It doesnt say the volcanic rocks aren't appropriate for small children and older individuals. The free time we had on Gramvousa island was 1 hour and in Balos 2 hours which was 2 hours LESS THAN ADVERTISED. I travelled with a 2 year old child who fell twice on the rocks in Balos and could've seriously injured himself had he hit his head. My other 2 family members who are women close to 70 year old couldn't even see the Balos lagoon because it was dangerous to walk 200m over the dangerous rocks. One of them nearly twisted her ankle and the other hurt her back while trying to balance on the rocks so they had to go back to the boat and wait over 2 hours for the boat to leave Balos. The tour was not as advertised and actually not disclosing crucial information about the volcanic rocks visitors have to walk over in order to reach Gramvousa and Balos beach is not only misleading but dangerous for the health of visitors. The tour guide by the name Sergio was rude when I expressed my concerns about the safety of the tour and that there was even a man who got seriously injured and was bleeding down his leg. Sergio told me how I wasn't climbing the Himalayas and that I didn't need hiking shoes. As a matter of fact, I did trekking in the Himalayas and I felt safer trekking there than walking 200m to Balos beach. And why I felt safer? Because I had proper footwear. The tour was terrible and my family members could not even access the highlighted parts of the tour, such as the lagoon. I will take this matter to the Greek ministry of tourism. I sent an email to the tour organizer, Viola, after the incident expressing my concerns, and I also asked for a refund. I got NO reply. Just shows how sketchy and unprofessional these people are.
10. Gramvousa and Balos Cruise from Chania (Boat ticket is included!)
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
After we pick you up from various locations around Chania we will drive through West Crete until we reach the Kissamos port. After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. On top of a steep rock on the highest point of the island, lays the Venetian castle built during the late 16th century. You will have plenty of time to explore the island and swim in its coast before we board the boat that will take us to the Balos lagoon. Fantastic azure waters fill the lagoon creating an rare amalgamation of serenity and ild natural beauty. At around 16:30 we will board the boat back to the port of Kissamos and eventually return by bus to the designated spots you were picked up from.
Inclusions: Pick up/Drop off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania, Visit to Gramvousa, Visit to Balos, Boat tickets to Gramvousa and Balos, Pre-recorded guiding on board, English Speaking Guide
Exclusions: Municipality fee (1 euro for adults, free for children), Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals, Customary tips to your driver and escort
Reviewed By panosstoumpos
We choose fantasy travel for our tour! It was so well organized, and the whole trip was detailed. The stuff are very friendly, and answered every single question. I would recommend fantasy travel to all of our friends, and family!
