FalasarnaWestern Crete Falasarna Φαλάσαρνα is a beautiful sandy beach on the very north west tip of Crete. This long, wide beach with luscious, fine sand is located 15 kms from Kastelli-Kissamos and 52 kms from the regional capital, Chania. Falasarna used to be a wild, deserted beach. Today it shows a few modern signs of the twenty first century, as it is dotted with small hotels, rooms and greenhouses. It still remains relatively untouched, and the beach, cliffs and wide open spaces are glorious.
If you want swanky resorts and DJ's, don’t come here, if you are after art galleries and jewellery studios, head off to Chania, if you need a different taverna for every night of the week, then stay away... If you want peace and quiet, this is the spot... if you enjoy gazing over the azure waters, scrunching your toes in the sand, dipping into bright clear waves then snoozing in the sun, this is the spot...if you like the feeling of the wind in your hair, open spaces, rocky cliffs, no clatter or buzzing of mobile phones, no traffic noise and no rush hour...this is the spot! The historic ruined port of Phalasarna, dating from 330 BC during the Hellenistic period, is located 300-400 meters inland, as the sea line has fallen away over the centuries. The site can still be seen today. At that time the village was the sea port for a town located further inland, known as Polyrrinia. This site can also be explored today, as a reminder of the ancient life in this part of Crete. It is located 8 kms south of Kissamos, and makes for a good hike from that town.
Nearby by are the small villages of Platanos and Kavousi, to the south lies the beautiful beach of Pahia Ammos. Other beautiful beaches in this region are Gramvousa, Balos, Elafonisi and the southern beaches near Paleochora. Inland are olive groves, farming communities, hiking trails and the extreme heights and rocky crevasse gorges of Agia Irini and Samaria Gorge. AccommodationThere are a few small hotels and rooms dotted about, in spring or autumn you may be able to find something without a booking, however in the busy seasons of July and August, it would be best to book ahead.
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