Compare Elafonisi Beach and Balos Beach
Add up to three beaches. Every value is a long-term average from the same sources, so the numbers are directly comparable.
| Measure | Elafonisi Beach | Balos Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Sea by month | ||
| Country | Greece Crete | Greece Crete |
| Sea now (Oct) | 23.3 °C | 22.8 °C |
| Warmest sea | 25.3 °C August | 25.4 °C August |
| Months with sea ≥ 21 °C | 6 | 5 |
| Day high (Oct) | 22 °C | 22 °C |
| Rain (Oct) | 57 mm | 55 mm |
| Rain per year | 560 mm | 570 mm |
| Best months | June–September | July–September |
| Index (Oct) | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Length | 439 m | 1.0 km |
| Surface | Sand | Sand |
| Places to eat (1 km) | 2 | 0 |
| Lifeguard stations | 0 | 0 |
| Closest airport | CHQ · 62.3 km | CHQ · 51.0 km |
Beach-day index through the year
| Beach | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elafonisi Beach | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 6.8 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Balos Beach | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 7.6 | 5.2 | 2.9 |