The exotic beach of Falassarna is located 59km west of Chania and 17km west of Kissamos.
It’s located in the western part of Cape Gramvousa. At the northern end
of the beach are the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Falassarna.
The main beach of Falassarna is called Pacheia Ammos
(i..e Coarse Sand). It is an exotic beach with a length of 1km and a
width of 150m. This beach hosts the most visitors of the area, but
because of its length it never seems crowded. The beach offers umbrellas
and a few snack bars and cafes where you can get food and water. There
are also services for water sports and a beach volley court.
The
area around Falassarna is magnificent and is a Natura protected region.
If you have time and looking for something romantic, you can wait for
the sunset, which is considered the best in Crete. How could this not be
the best, when being in such an amazing landscape and there is no
obstacle between the beach the horizon? When it gets dark, you might be
lucky to visit one of the several beach partys organized in Falassarna
during summer. Specifically, the beach hosts the greatest beach party in
Crete on the first Saturday of August, with thousands of visitors. If
the first Saturday in August coincides with 1 / 8, then the party is
moved to 8 / 8.
Falassarna is on the west coast of Crete.
Falassarna is a small resort boasting one of the best-known beaches
in Chania Prefecture and indeed the whole of Crete, which attracts
large numbers of tourists every summer.
Falassarna bay is one of the most famous
beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete
and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falasarna spans a
huge area and consists actually of five consecutive beaches, with the
two most central being the most favorite.
The sand in Falassarna is white, making
the water color tropical. Indeed, if you're lucky and be here on a day
that is not blowing from the west, rare in west Crete, you will be
enchanted by the beach and its turquoise waters.
The main beach of Falassarna is called Pacheia Ammos
(i..e Coarse Sand). It is an exotic beach with a length of 1km and a
width of 150m. This beach hosts the most visitors of the area, but
because of its length it never seems crowded. The beach offers umbrellas
and a few snack bars and cafes where you can get food and water. There
are also services for water sports and a beach volley court.
There is another long beach north
of the main beach having a length of 800m, identical to the main beach,
which is broken into several smaller beaches. This bay is divided in
half by a sand dune and a few rocks. The beach is more quiet than
Pacheia Ammos and offers no facilities. Nearby, there is the chapel of
Agia Paraskevi and a spring with fresh water.
Further north, near the archaeological
site, there is a small cove looking south. It is pebbly and the seabed
is rocky. It is a good choice when the winds blow from west or you seek
isolation. South of Pacheia Ammos, at Livadi, there is another long
beach that has sandy shore and rocky seabed. It is a very good choice
for fans of the snorkelling. Livadi is surrounded by a very important
wetland with ponds, which host many birds in winter. Even southern, near
the small harbor of Limeniskos settlement there is a small pebbly
beach, which is a good choice if you do not want to stay remote.
The
area around Falassarna is magnificent and is a Natura protected region.
If you have time and looking for something romantic, you can wait for
the sunset, which is considered the best in Crete. How could this not be
the best, when being in such an amazing landscape and there is no
obstacle between the beach the horizon? When it gets dark, you might be
lucky to visit one of the several beach partys organized in Falassarna
during summer. Specifically, the beach hosts the greatest beach party in
Crete on the first Saturday of August, with thousands of visitors. If
the first Saturday in August coincides with 1 / 8, then the party is
moved to 8 / 8.
One negative thing about Falasarna is
that it looks west and is usually wavy. However, this is desired by
windsurfers. There are also reports that the surrounding greenhouses
pollute the sea with fertilizers and trash, which, if being true, is a
real shame. If you do not have a mean to get in Falassarna, you can
catch the bus from Chania or Kissamos.
Falassarna is on the west coast of Crete.
Nowadays Falassarna is a famous Cretan destination, thanks to its beaches and also its ecological interest. Falassarna is part of the Natura 2000 network, both due to its variety of flora and fauna and as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
In front of you are spread two beaches, divided by a few sand dunes: the south beach (known as Pachia Ammos) is longer and wider.
The great beach of Falassarna
Falassarna Beach has won prizes for being the most beautiful beach in Crete and is always one of the top ten beaches in Europe, with its wonderful, fine white sand and warm, crystal-clear water.The beach of Pachia Ammos is so big that it rarely feels overcrowded even in high summer, when you are surrounded by hundreds of people.
Falassarna Beach is so wide you can only just make out the umbrellas by the sea
The only drawback is that the beach is exposed to northerly and westerly winds, so there are often large waves. This, of course, makes it all the more attractive to windsurfers.
Falassarna beach is fully organised, with umbrellas and loungers covering most of the area. However, there are several free spots for those who would rather bring their own towel and beach umbrella.
There are two bars and cafés on the beach, providing snacks, water or coffee. Beach parties are often organised in the evening, so don’t be in a hurry to leave - the fun begins as the sun goes down, with what is admittedly one of the most impressive sunsets in Crete.
Watersports are available on the beach, while there is also an area for beach volley.
Δείτε τα See Falassarna on the Google map
Map of Falassarna
Νο 1: Archaeological siteΝο 2: North beach
Νο 3: Pachia Ammos, the large beach
Νο 4: South beach
Νο 5: Beach near the harbour
How to get to Falassarna
From Chania to Falassarna. Falassarna is 59 km from Chania. You can get there by taking the National Road from Chania to Kissamos (Kastelli). After passing through Kissamos, continue to Platanos and follow the signs to Falassarna.On reaching the hill above Falassarna, you will see the three-kilometre beach spread out at your feet. The beach is about 3 km from the hill, along a fairly narrow, winding road, so be careful, especially if you’re driving at night or in the busy high season.
From Chania to Falassarna by bus. Falassarna is extremely popular, so there are daily buses to the beach from Chania and Kastelli - it’s easy to get there even if you haven’t got your own transport.
From Rethymno and Heraklion to Falassarna. Falassarna is 120 kilometres from Rethymno and 195 kilometres from Heraklion.
Falassarna is ideal for...
Falassarna is ideal for those who want to spend their holidays in a quiet place with beautiful beaches and lots of sightseeing opportunities.
Falassarna is also ideal for romantic couples and solitary romantics, as it offers the best sunset in West Crete.
Falassarna nightlife is limited to the beach bars, which often organise beach parties.
If you’d like something more one evening, you can drive 40 kilometres to Platanias, where your choices of bars and nightclubs are inexhaustible.
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