Falassarna, west Crete

Falassarna and the west coast

Falassarna beach is considered one of the best in Crete, with fine white sand that runs on for kilometres. In some places there are small pebbles, if you'd rather not have sand everywhere.

Balos is among the best beaches in Greece and one of the most beautiful in Crete. It lies 60 km north west of Chania Town, and from the hills above it looks like a lagoon.

Falassarna is on the west coast of Crete: a small village with one of the most famous beaches of Chania and Crete, which is why so many people come every year. Today it's one of the best-known places in Crete, for its beaches and for its ecological interest, and the beach has joined Natura 2000 for its natural beauty and the variety of plants and wildlife around it.

At the tip of Cape Gramvousa rise the walls of the ancient naval city of Falassarna. The city, with its pre-Hellenic name, was built on the Castri peninsula, and from its summit it controlled the sea trade of Italy and North Africa from 333 until 67 BC.

Samaria Gorge is another day out from here.

Chania, on the westernmost side of Crete, is a wonderful place for a holiday, with a beautiful medieval town, some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece and sights well worth your time.

And there's the Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete, Elafonisi and the Old City of Falassarna to add to the list.

Deep blue sea framed by pine branches

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Falasarna, 73400, Falasarna, Crete

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Covered terrace with set tables and chairs under trees

In the evening

Sunsets in the west

Because Falassarna faces west, the sunsets here turn the sky bright orange-red and violet, a scene only this coast puts on.

Orange sunset over the sea with scattered clouds

From the house

The sea below the hillside

Karkatsouli Beach is just 500 meters away and Falasarna beach just 700 meters, both an easy walk down from the house.

Balcony under a reed pergola with the turquoise sea and beach ahead

Above the bay

Views from the balconies

Built amphitheatrically on the slope, the studios and maisonettes look out over the bay of Falassarna.

Close by

Beaches within a walk

The nearest beaches are close enough to walk to.

500 meters

To Karkatsouli Beach

700 meters

To Falasarna beach

5.2 km

To Kissamos Port

13 km

To Imeri Gramvousa

Summer in the village

  • Events and live music through the summer months
  • Agricultural August, a month of cultural events
  • Two or three café-bars right by the beach
  • Family tavernas cooking with local produce

Days out

  • Ancient Falassarna (Old City of Falassarna)
  • The Botanical Park
  • The old harbour and the municipal market in Chania
  • The Samaria, Deliana and Sykaria gorges
  • The path to Balos and Elafonisi beach
  • Water sports, cruises and private boat trips
  • Archaeological sites, museums and mountain walks on natural trails

Ask us

  • Information and help with your plans, something we've done for years
  • A car rental office or a taxi driver's number, if you need one