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Falassarna Beach — Greece
City & resort

Falassarna Beach

Kissamos, West Crete · 🇬🇷 Greece

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A vast pink-tinged sweep of sand renowned for the finest sunsets in Crete.

In season the water at Falassarna Beach (Kissamos, West Crete, Greece) reaches about 26°C. Best months: May–Oct. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~26°C in the warm season
Water
Bright turquoise, clean and shallow
Sand
Wide expanse of fine, faintly pink-tinged sand
Swimming
Open water that can whip up afternoon waves in the meltemi wind
Surf
Occasional wind-driven waves
Best time to visit
May–Oct
Setting
A broad open bay backed by low hills, famed for its sunsets
Beach type
City & resort
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Falassarna Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Falassarna Beach?

Falassarna Beach is at Kissamos, on the coast of Greece.

What is the sea temperature at Falassarna Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Falassarna Beach reaches about 26°C. Bright turquoise, clean and shallow.

When is the best time to visit Falassarna Beach?

The best time to visit Falassarna Beach is May–Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Falassarna Beach have?

Falassarna Beach has wide expanse of fine, faintly pink-tinged sand.

Is Falassarna Beach good for swimming?

Open water that can whip up afternoon waves in the meltemi wind.

Can you surf at Falassarna Beach?

Occasional wind-driven waves.

Does Falassarna Beach have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Falassarna Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Maurizio Ceol (CC BY 3.0) · source