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Korfalonas beach, nestled between Livadia and Drapanias beaches, is situated 4.5km to the east of Kissamos and 32km to the west of Chania city. The beach takes its name from a nearby settlement of the same name, found a few kilometres to the south of the beach.
The beach of Korfalonas is characterized by its long stretch of sandy shore and shallow waters, forming a central part of the extensive beach that extends from Kissamos to Cape Rodopos. Despite its seclusion, it offers basic amenities such as umbrellas, showers, and nearby taverns and hotels.
Korfalonas is a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil vacation, with its essential facilities close at hand. Adjacent to the beach, visitors may observe some deserted factories and antiquated buildings.
Korfalonas beach is located in the western part of Crete, Greece, near the village of Kissamos.
Yes, Korfalonas beach is suitable for swimming. The water is clear and calm, making it safe for swimmers of all levels.
No, there are no water sports available at Korfalonas beach. However, visitors can enjoy snorkeling and diving in the clear waters.
No, there is no natural shade available at Korfalonas beach. Visitors are advised to bring their own umbrellas or sunshades.
No, Korfalonas beach is not accessible for people with disabilities. The Korfalonas beach has a steep slope and uneven terrain, making it difficult for wheelchair users.
Yes, there is a small parking area available near Korfalonas beach. However, it can get crowded during peak season, so visitors are advised to arrive early.
Yes, there are several restaurants and cafes near Korfalonas beach. Visitors can enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and refreshments while enjoying the beautiful view.
The water colour of the Korfalonas beach is blue.
The Korfalonas beach has a mix of sand and pebbles.
The water at the Korfalonas beach is shallow.
The sea surface at the Korfalonas beach is usually wavy.
The Korfalonas beach is usually quiet.
The Korfalonas beach has accommodation options and food/water nearby.
The Korfalonas beach can be accessed via a paved road.
Yes, there is tree shade available at the Korfalonas beach.
Find below list of things to do near Korfalonas beach:
Come and experience a Greek Night with traditional cuisine, traditional Cretan dances and learn more about the history of Cretan food and culture. Our outdoor seating venue is located in the center of Kissamos in an old cobble stone road.
At night you will see an old church close by being lit up while we eat, laugh and dance!
Break a Plate with us while dancing like a local!
** Starting time: 18H00 / 6 PM
We will kick off the evening with local Cretan Beer & Wine tasting at 6pm
(Please be at the venue 10 minutes prior, to secure we start on time)
This Experience is held at The Greek Cook Out. The Venue was first an old Greek Prison and is now transformed into an experience to dance, enjoy Cretan cuisine, and make new friends.
Welcome to our table, the longest dinner table in Greece – 15,3m
We can’t wait to meet you!
On this 1-hour tour you’ll enjoy a total olive oil experience at Terra Creta, located in the heart of the Kolymvari region. Visit the innovative, state-of-the-art facility and learn about the process from harvesting to production.
The mill operates only from October to February. Information and tips about best use and storage are provided by the highly skilled personnel.
Enjoy a guided tasting of 3 different olive oils and sample a variety of appetizers. Afterwards, browse the store and purchase high-quality Terra Creta olive oils of different labels, as well as balsamic vinegar and Greek olives in travel-safe packaging.
Once in a lifetime experience where you become the chef for one night at our Cretan restaurant!
You’ll say hi to our chef & receive a master class on Mezze dishes, feed our customers and afterwards get to indulge in dishes you prepared yourself as well as others from our Cretan Buffet. While dancing the night away and breaking a few plates at the Greek Cook Out.
Welcome to our table
We will be waiting for you at the longest restaurant table in Crete – 15,3m
Start your day with pick-up from the nearest point to your hotel. Drive towards the west side of Crete in a bus to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli. After your escort gives you all the necessary information about the cruise, arrive at the port to board the ferry boat to Gramvousa. Your escort will collect the money for the boat tickets from you so you can skip the lines at the ticket offices.
At about 10:30 AM, set off for the island of Gramvousa on the ferry, which has a restaurant with self-service meals and snacks. Sit back on a deck chair or in the lounge for the journey of approximately 45 minutes. During the cruise, marvel at the cliff edges of the wildest part of Crete and learn about the history of the island with the onboard commentary played through the speakers in various languages.
Upon arrival in Gramvousa, either have a swim or take a hike to the top of the island to the Venetian fortress. Enjoy 2.5 hours on Gramvousa before you continue to the lagoon of Balos, which is 20 minutes away.
As soon as you arrive at the lagoon, you’ll have a little less than 3 hours to enjoy the area. You may go back to the boat at any time for food or also hire umbrellas if the heat is too intense. In the early evening, board the boat to head back to the port of Kissamos, where a bus will be waiting to return you to your hotel area.
This day starts with a drive along the north coast. We leave Heeraklion 06:30 in the morning, pick up service near the hotel.
After 3 hour and 30 min. drive we get to Kastelli- Kissamos, where we take the boat from the port and sail around the peninsula of Gramvousa.
stop: Gramvousa Peninsula
The island of Gramvousa is associated with the struggle to liberate Crete from the Ottoman occupation. Three thousand revolutionaries used the island as their shelter for 3 years; to solve the problem of food scarcity, they took to piracy. Gramvousa nowadays is an important bird habitat in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is located along one of the bird migration ways in this part of the world. It is the habitat of over 100 bird species and 400 kinds of plants. Built 137m above sea level on this rocky island, it is one of the most impressive castles in Crete and worth the 15 minute hike up the footpath. Appropriate footwear is advisable & a hat in summer.
stop: Balos Lagoon
The other destination is the lagoon of Balos, there we will enjoy the paradise of the Island of Crete. This really is one of the best beaches on Crete.
After we take the boat back so we can start our return journey. Around 20:00 we will have returned to Heraklion.
Start with pickup from Heraklion or the surrounding area. Drive over to Kastelli by bus to board your boat. Balos are Gramvousa are located on the West part of the island. Depending on the area your hotel is located is around 4 hours by bus to the place where the boats depart.
Embark the boat from the village of Kasteli and head over to Balos Lagoon and enjoy plenty of time to swim in the quiet crystal clear waters, walk across the golden sand beach and soak in the sun as you relax.
Cruise across the western Cretan sea and arrive at the tranquil Gramvousa. Swim along the coast and stroll up to the castle on the hill to admire panoramic views of the natural landscape as you hike up to that point.
The drivers will be awaiting you at the port, in order to begin the drive back to Heraklion.
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Find below the list of hotels near Korfalonas beach:
Situated 1.1 km from Drapanias Beach, father’s house in kissamos offers free bikes, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Father’s house in kissamos offers a picnic area.
Barbecue facilities are provided.
Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 6.9 km from the accommodation, while Ancient Falassarna is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 48 km from father’s house in kissamos.
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Set 15 km from Gramvousa, this air-conditioned apartment features a patio. The unit is 3,5 km from Kissamos Port. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site.
The kitchen features an oven. Towels and bed linen are featured at Eliana. There is a private bathroom with a shower. A washing machine, satellite TV, toaster ,coffee maker, iron and hairdryer are available.
Chania International Airport is 40 km away.
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Featuring a hot tub, HappyHouse Villa is located in Kissamos. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Telonio Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views.
The holiday home offers a hot tub. Guests can also relax in the garden.
Mavros Molos Beach is 1.6 km from HappyHouse Villa, while Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.
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€277
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Located 400 metres from Telonio Beach, Lysithea Apartments – brand new, stylish & central offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.
The aparthotel provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Kitchenware is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
A car rental service is available at Lysithea Apartments – brand new, stylish & central.
Mavros Molos Beach is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 4.2 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 50 km from Lysithea Apartments – brand new, stylish & central, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Boasting mountain views, Villa Vanessa features accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 2.7 km from Telonio Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa with a terrace and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower.
An American breakfast is available each morning at the villa.
Villa Vanessa offers a barbecue. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a car rental service.
Drapanias Beach is 2.7 km from Villa Vanessa, while Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 7.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 51 km from the villa.
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Featuring garden views, The Stone House of Iakovos offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 2.7 km from Telonio Beach. It features a garden, barbecue facilities, mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Drapanias Beach is 2.7 km from the holiday home, while Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 7.1 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 51 km from The Stone House of Iakovos.
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€77
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Find below list of beaches near Korfalonas beach:
The Livadia beach, commencing 1km east of the Kissamos stadium and concluding at Korfalonas beach, is a small 2km stretch of the extensive beach that originates from Kissamos and finishes at Nopigia in the Rodopos Peninsula. The beach, like its neighbours, is characterized by its sandy terrain with occasional pebbles. It is exposed to the wind, making the water typically shallow and wavy.
Despite being not highly organized, it features several spots with umbrellas, small hotels, and restaurants. Its expansive length gives an impression of emptiness. On calm days, it is an ideal choice for those seeking a tranquil spot to swim yet remaining in proximity to urban conveniences.
Telonio Beach, beginning east of Kissamos’ main pedestrian road and extending to the Kissamikos stadium approximately 1km east, is the most westerly section of a long stretch of beach that reaches from Kissamos to Nopigia. Telonio is situated adjacent to Kissamos’ most vibrant area, where the former Customs’ Office and the current bustling seaside pedestrian road with its numerous taverns and cafes can be found. The beach itself is a mix of pebbles and sand, often characterized by waves and shallow water. Despite being close to the town, it is typically unorganized. Telonio used to be the most frequented beach in the area decades ago, but now Mavlos Molos holds that title. Telonio remains an excellent choice for those who desire tranquility yet also want the convenience of nearby amenities.
Drapanias Beach, situated 5km east of Kissamos and 32km west of Chania, lies between the beaches of Korfalonas and Nopigia. It takes its name from the eponymous village located approximately 1km south of the beach. The eastern part of the beach is also known as Kokkino Metohi, named after a nearby small village whose inhabitants own the surrounding land.
Stretching over a long area of 2km, Drapanias Beach is part of a large beach that extends from Kissamos to Cape Rodopos in the east. Like its neighbouring beaches, it is sandy and shallow but is often wavy due to the northern winds.
The shoreline of Drapanias is dotted with restaurants, cafes and lodgings. It also offers amenities such as umbrellas and showers. Additionally, there are two camping sites located in Drapanias.
Situated directly in front of the town of Kissamos, and 36km west of Chania, you’ll find Mavros Molos beach, also known as the ‘black jetty’. This long bay is historically significant, with remnants of the ancient port of Kissamos discovered here. As the primary beach of Kissamos town, it attracts the highest number of swimmers in the region. Its fine sand and shallow waters make it an ideal spot for families and children. Adjacent to the beach, a variety of cafes, restaurants and hotels can be found. Facilities such as umbrellas, sunbeds, lifeguard services and showers are available for beachgoers. Additionally, tamarisk trees offer natural shade.
To the west of the main beach, Mavros Molo’s features a smaller, pebbly and rocky cove. This secluded spot rarely gets crowded, making it perfect for snorkelling.
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