The area of Falasarna offers one of the best swimming beaches on the island
The endless sandy beaches of Falasarna are within 1 hour’s drive west of Chania. Fine sand, wide beaches, crystal clear sea water with a sandy bottom, are waiting for the visitors.
The beaches are surrounded by 220 m high hills that are often used in summer as the perfect paragliding slopes. In the sand dunes the beach lily Pancratium maritimum grows and blooms from August to October.
- The often windy area is also quite popular to surfers.
- There are canteens or taverns at all beaches.
Useful information
- Falasarna beaches are also to reach by public bus from Chania or Kissamos, please be advised by the Public Buses Chania website (the line is offered from May to October)
- With strong west or north wind we do not recommend a visit to the beaches of Falasarna; the fine sand is lifted by the wind and lands like needles on the body; also causes fairly high and withdrawing waves.
- The sea can be quite deep at Falasarna, children should not swim without an adult present and watching them. For families with small children I recommend the last bay at the north, where (directly next to the large sandy beach) rocks form a large natural swimming pool save for your children.
