Falassarna
Five sandy beaches run into one another at Falassarna, and the two in the middle get the most people. The Region of Crete notes that a day without a west wind is rare here, and it lists the water as deep.
What Beach, FalassarnaCrete
When May to November 25° in Sep
Getting there Car Bus
Cost Public shoreFree
Access Natura 2000 protected area
- 16°J
- 16°F
- 16°M
- 17°A
- 19°M
- 22°J
- 24°J
- 25°A
- 25°S
- 23°O
- 21°N
- 18°D
Getting in
- Access
- The bay is made up of five beaches that run into each other, with white sand. The Region of Crete lists the water as deep.
- Public transport
- KTEL Chania-Rethymno buses from Chania and Kissamos stop at Falasarna
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Facilities
- Lifeguard in seasonRestaurantStep-free access
Questions about Falassarna
- How warm is the water at Falassarna?
- The sea is typically 25 °C in August and 16 °C in January, averaged over 1991 to 2020. The swimming season runs from May to November.
- Is Falassarna free?
- Yes, it's a public shore with no entry fee.
- How do you get to Falassarna?
- KTEL Chania-Rethymno buses from Chania and Kissamos stop at Falasarna.
- What is the water quality at Falassarna?
- Classified excellent in the 2025 EEA bathing season, per the European Environment Agency.
- Is there a lifeguard at Falassarna?
- Yes, in the summer season.
- What facilities are there at Falassarna?
- Restaurant and step-free access.
- What else is near Falassarna?
- Elafonisi (25 km).