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Luxury villas in Falassarna

June 19, 2024 Beaches Destinations

What makes Falassarna so special? Its stunning setting is unforgettable, with high mountains at either end.  Falassarna Beach is huge. It is long and wide with nice, clear water and actual soft sand.

Falassarna is a small resort boasting one of the best-known beaches in Chania Prefecture and indeed the whole of Crete, which attracts large numbers of tourists every summer it also has a wide variety of luxury villas around all facing towards the west to have the best view ever and of course the sunset.

Nowadays Falassarna is a famous Cretan destination, thanks to its beaches and also its ecological interest. Falassarna is part of the Natura 2000 network, both due to its variety of flora and fauna and as an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Looking towards Falassarna from the hill after the village of Platanos, you will see many greenhouses, as the area is ideal for growing fruit and vegetables.

In front of you are spread two beaches, divided by a few sand dunes: the south beach (known as Pachia Ammos) is longer and wider. Visitors stop by the side of the road just to admire the colours.

Falassarna bay hosts some of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and voted as one of the 10 best beaches in Europe several times in the past. Falasarna spans a large area and consists of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the favourite.

The sand in Falassarna is whitish, also with pink small broken seashells adding as well pink colour to the sand. Indeed, if you’re lucky and be here on a day that is not blowing from the west (rare in west Crete) you will be enchanted by the beach and its turquoise waters.

It’s known for having the most beautiful sunset on Crete. The atmosphere of the village is relaxed, and the background of the harsh Cretan mountains makes it all incredibly gorgeous. The golden hour in Falassarna has often been labelled as one of the most spectacular on the island. And it can’t be disagreed.  The open and direct view of the West, together with a clear atmosphere, is free of smog and contamination, resulting in one of the most stunning sunset spots on Crete.

As you approach the bay and go down the road that leads to the coast, the shades of the sea go from deep dark navy blue to the most stunning turquoise.

As a recommendation, instead of visiting Falasarna for a day, choose among the best luxury villas to stay in and spend a few days there.

Our luxury villas in Falassarna offer unique holidays in one of the most сosmopolitan spots in Crete. Falassarna luxury villas with their distinctive character, impressive modern architecture, stunning views of the Aegean Sea, and luxury and privacy, invite you to experience a once-in-a-lifetime villa holiday in Crete.