BEACHES
Falarsana
The ancient Falasarna is located 59km west of Chania, and consists of 2 large beaches. The ancient maritime port of Polyrinia was located here.
The name comes from the nymph Falasarna. Falasarna was an important city of Polyrinia, which had their own currency depicting a woman on one side and the letters FA on the other.
In the ruin city you can admire the city walls, parts of the wall of the Acropolis, the remains of houses, tombs and a stone throne, which is alleged to be dedicated to the God of the Sea, Poseidon.
The ancient port is still being excavated.
Balos Lagoon
The lagoon of Balos located at Cape Gramvousa, the southwest point of Crete near the town of Kissamos.
You can visit Balos by boat from Kissamos or drive along a dirt road which requires a little hiking by foot at the end. The sea is warm, beautifully clear and has stunning colored sand.
It is considered the most impressive part of the prefecture of Chania along with Elafonisi.
Balos Lagoon
The lagoon of Balos located at Cape Gramvousa, the southwest point of Crete near the town of Kissamos.
You can visit Balos by boat from Kissamos or drive along a dirt road which requires a little hiking by foot at the end. The sea is warm, beautifully clear and has stunning colored sand.
It is considered the most impressive part of the prefecture of Chania along with Elafonisi.
Elafonisi
Elafonisi is located near the southwestern corner of the island, 45km from Kissamos and 76km from Chania.
The nearby island (100m away from the mainland) is easily reachable on foot due to the shallow waters. The water owes its pink colour to the thousands of shells that have been ground for years giving the beach a spectacular look. Along the coast there are lilies, bushes and trees protected by the European nature conservation program Natura 2000.
On the way to the famous beach, you can visit the monastery of Chrisoskalitisa with a breathtaking view over the sea.
Elafonisi
Elafonisi is located near the southwestern corner of the island, 45km from Kissamos and 76km from Chania.
The nearby island (100m away from the mainland) is easily reachable on foot due to the shallow waters. The water owes its pink colour to the thousands of shells that have been ground for years giving the beach a spectacular look. Along the coast there are lilies, bushes and trees protected by the European nature conservation program Natura 2000.
On the way to the famous beach, you can visit the monastery of Chrisoskalitisa with a breathtaking view over the sea.