Falasarna
The beautiful beach of Falasarna is 60 km west of Chania (Hania or Chania). One of the most famous in Greece, placed among the 10 most beautiful in Europe, which extends over a very large area and consists mainly of 5 consecutive beaches, the main one is called Pachia ammos. The sand is light in color and sometimes pink, giving the water a turquoise color, almost tropical. If you are looking for something romantic, you can wait for the famous sunset. A little happiness!
How to get there
By car, from Chania, take the highway to Kissamos, and continue towards Falasarna. Count 1h30. By bus, five connections per day for a duration of 1H30 from Chania. To be confirmed with KTEL, the bus company. KTEL, la compagnie des bus.
To know, to visit, to do
A popular site for windsurfers in windy weather, due to its western exposure. To the north of the site, which is also very extensive, there are beaches that are not very frequented and that are suitable for snorkeling on sandy bottoms.
Ici même, l’ancienne Falasarna était une cité-État. L’un des ports les plus importants de Crète et qui a prospéré principalement pendant l’époque hellénistique. La région était habitée du Minoen moyen jusqu’au milieu du 1st century BC. Enfin, c’est un site protégé, faisant partie du réseau Natura 2000 pour sa faune et sa flore.
To visit in the surroundings
Kissamos, distant d’une dizaine de km, une bourgade aux couleurs locales, aux traditions d’antan, et peu touché par le tourisme de masse. Prendre un café sur la place du musée archéologique, après l’avoir visité, c’est un moment de détente.
Restaurants
Several restaurants, rooms and small hotels. Why not spend a few days in Falasarna?
Top 10 in Crete: Loutro – Elafonisi – Falasarna – Balos – Chania – Samaria gorge – Rethymnon – Knossos – Agios Nikolaos – Vai Beach
