Falassarna beach, located near the city of Phalasarna on the Greek island of Crete, offers a beautiful and safe place to soak up the sun. The golden sands are monitored by lifeguards and the beach is equipped with amenities like restaurants, bars, toilets, showers, loungers, and parking. Additionally, the beach is accessible and child-friendly. Take a walk on the north side of Falassarna beach and discover the remains of the ancient Grecoroman city of Falassarna, which was one of the most prosperous cities on Crete during the Hellenistic era.
Falassarna amenities include parking, toilet, shower and loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight the lovely calm beach with plenty of food options and calm waters, making it good for children. However, some visitors complain about poor service at the hotel and taverna and misleading advertising for apartments. Additionally, while some reviewers praise the comfortable and clean rooms, others note the basic facilities and poor quality of the bathrooms.
Visitors to Falassarna often stay in the nearby village of Platanos, which is just a short drive away and offers a variety of accommodation options. Some also choose to stay in the town of Kissamos, which provides more extensive facilities and is conveniently located for exploring the broader region, including the famous beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 35.4921409 / Longitude: 23.58078003
Falassarna is located in Phalasarna. The following map of Falassarna shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 15°C/17.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 14.8°C |
| Sea Temperature | 19.5 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 15% |
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| Rainfall | 0.1 mm |
| Rain Duration | 3 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:27/17:14 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 7.9 hrs |
| UV Index | 3.45 |
| Cloud Cover | 50% |
| Speed | 29.7 km/h |
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| Gusts | 54 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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