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Crete is mostly known for the beautiful beaches but there are plenty of other sights that deserve visiting. Blue Horizon Luxury Villas has the privilege to be really close to the most of them as it is located exactly above the multiawarded beach of Falasarna and 20 minutes drive away from the famous Balos beach. During your visit try also to experience people, customs and of course the local cretan cuisine.

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Falassarna

Falassarna is one of the most famous and award-winning beaches in Greece. Many who visit for a swim do not know that it used to be a very important ancient city of western Crete with a very rich history. The beach of Falassarna extends over a very long stretch (about 3 kilometres from side to side). For practical reasons, the locals have divided it in smaller beaches with names such as Buruni, Kalami, Ag.Paraskevi e.t.c.

The most famous beach of Falassarna is called Pahia Ammos and is an exotic wide sandy beach 1km long. It has crystal clear waters and sand in the shades of white and pink. Falassarna is located about 50kms west of the city of Chania and 19kms from the city of Kissamos with easy access. Along the beach, which is organized, there are numerous taverns and accomodation for the guests who want to stay in the area and enjoy it even more.

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Balos Lagoon

Balos Lagoon is located in the southwest prefecture of Chania, near Kissamos, 55km from the city of Chania and 17km from Kissamos. The beach of Balos has a wonderful pink shaded sand due to the thousands of broken seashells and bright blue & turquoise waters. Its waters are warm with intense bright blue and turquoise colors making up a fine scenery of exceptional natural beauty.

The easies access to Balos is with a boat that you can take from Kissamos bay and other parts of the prefecture that make daily excursions. If you wish to drive there, you should know that that longest part of the road is a hard to reach trail with its last mile coverable only on foot. However, in that way you can admire the wonderful landscape during the journey.

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Elafonisi

Elafonisi is known for its amazing natural beauty, with its blue-green waters embraced by sand in pink and coral shades. For this magnificent color, known across Crete, they are responsible the thousands of broken seashells and especially the tiny crustaceans. After completing their life cycle they leave behind their reddish shells which are being crushed into sand during the years, making up this amazing colourful scenery.

Its location is in the southwestern corner of Crete, 73km from the city of Chania and 40km from Kissamos. Upon your arrival, you will quickly get a sense of wildlife and adventure without this meaning that you will be alone. Especially in August, Elafonisi is a top destination for countless tourists that are eager in witnessing the landscape’s beauty. If you’re looking for a more peaceful and quieter spot, you can leave the central beach behind you and go towards the beautiful island filled with sand dunes and rich biodiversity.

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Samaria Gorge

Samaria Gorge is known as one of the largest in Europe. With 16 kilometers length, attracts numerous tourists every year due to its natural beauty. The trip starts from Omalos mountain, it lasts approximately 6 hours and the terrain, which is maintained regularly, is considered as a medium difficulty level. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to admire the unique flora and fauna, and with a pinch of lack the rare and protected Cretan Goat species called “kri kri”.

At the end of the walk you will find Agia Roumeli village with a beautiful beach, where you will be able to enjoy a refreshing swim. The gorge is open for visitors only from May to October due to the fact that rainfall and high water in winter makes the gorge impassable.
Extra tip: If you want to avoid crowds, start early in the morning and try to arrive at Omalos before 7:30, the most tourist bushes arrive after 8:00 so you will have at least a 30 minute advance.

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Chania

Chania is known as one of the most beautiful city-sights in Crete. In the past, Venetian and Ottomans ruled the city and that is a fact that influenced the old town architecture. Try to walk among the old towns alleys and discover the beautiful scenery that this mix of architecture have created. After the walk, visit the Old Port with the lighthouse, the trademark sight of Chania.

Also interesting is the archaeological and the war museum that can be found in the old town as well. Even if you are a contemporary art lover you can find interesting exhibitions in Chania in the Municipal Gallery of Chania, in the mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan and in several other points. Last but not least don't forget to visit the Old Market, where you will be able to taste all the famous Cretan tastes such as olive oil, cheese etc.