🏖️ Beach · Organised beach

Falasarna beach

⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

On Crete, Falasarna beach is an organised beach. It scores 4.7 out of 5 from 10,852 Google reviews — a volume few places in Greece reach.

Underfoot it is sand, and there are sunbeds and umbrellas to rent in summer. You can drive to it. Generally calm water and easy access make it a sensible choice with children.

It ranks in the top three by score among the beaches we list on Crete. For more options, see beaches on Crete.

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Frequently asked

Where is Falasarna beach?

The address is Falasarna beach, 734 00, in Crete, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

How do you get to Falasarna beach?

It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.

Is Falasarna beach sandy or pebbly?

The beach is sand.

Does Falasarna beach have sunbeds and umbrellas?

Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.

Is Falasarna beach good for children?

Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.

Is Falasarna beach worth it?

It holds 4.7 out of 5 from 10,852 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.

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