CreteLocals
Sign in

Best things to do in Kissamos town in 2024: Activities and Attractions

Best Things to do in Kissamos town from Crete Island
Kissamos town

Kissamos is an ideal starting point for exploring the many fascinating sites in the surrounding area. From here, travelers embark on day trips to the enchanting Gramvousa island and the stunning Balos beach. The area boasts diverse attractions, including the multi-faceted Falassarna Beach and archaeological sites in Falassarna, Polyrinia, and nearby ancient Kissamos.

Picturesque gorges like Topolia and Sirikari offer hiking opportunities, while medieval villages dot the landscape. Whether you’re into ancient history, beach relaxation, or savoring local wines and olive oils, Kissamos offers a rich array of Things to do in Kissamos for all.

Where Kissamos town is

Best things to do in Kissamos town in 2024 is located at Kissamos town. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.

Get directions: Google MapsWaze

Top activities in Kissamos town

All activities

Falasarna

Falassarna Beach · 6.8 km away

4.3 (17)

Start your day of adventure from Falasarna Big Beach. From here you will set-off on a…

View & book

Sunset horse riding falasarna

Falassarna Beach · 6.8 km away

4.9 (17)

This evening trip pairs a 110-minute horse ride near Falasarna with drone photography and a tavern…

View & book

Chania

Rodopou Peninsula · 14 km away

4.5 (663)

This cruise sails from Kolymbari around the Rodopou peninsula to two beaches you cannot drive to:…

View & book

From Kissamos Port

Gramvousa · 15 km away

4.1 (8482)

This is the main ferry to Balos and Gramvousa, sailing from Kissamos port on Crete’s north-west…

View & book

Stay in Kissamos town

All stays

PRIVATE Sapphiros Villa

omogenon amerikis 22 · 0.1 km away

4.8

Located in Kíssamos, within walking distance of the centre, the stone-built Sapphiros Villa boasts a sun…

Check availability

Mamis Studio

theocharaki 4 · 0.3 km away

4.8

Located in Kissamos, less than 1 km from Mavros Molos Beach and a 11-minute walk from…

Check availability

Harmony House

Μακεδονομάχων · 0.3 km away

4.9

Harmony House features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Kissamos, less than…

Check availability

G & E Apartment

173 Iroon Politechniou · 0.3 km away

4.9

Set in Kissamos, 700 metres from Mavros Molos Beach and less than 1 km from Telonio…

Check availability

Stelios & Stavros Apartment

Kissamos (behind old IKA building) Eleftheria Annousaki - Skordylakis Georgios Stylianou · 0.3 km away

4.9

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Stelios & Stavros Apartment is situated in Kissamos. This property…

Check availability

Swim in Beaches near Kissamos town

All beaches

Telonio beach

Telonio beach · 0.6 km away

Telonio Beach, beginning east of Kissamos’ main pedestrian road and extending to the Kissamikos stadium approximately…

View beach

Livadia beach, Kissamos

Livadia beach, Kissamos · 1.3 km away

The Livadia beach, commencing 1km east of the Kissamos stadium and concluding at Korfalonas beach, is…

View beach

Korfalonas beach

Korfalonas beach · 2.3 km away

Korfalonas beach, nestled between Livadia and Drapanias beaches, is situated 4.5km to the east of Kissamos…

View beach

Vigglia beach

Vigglia beach · 3.1 km away

Located 3km northwest of Kissamos town and 38km west of Chania, you’ll find the beach of…

View beach

Drapanias beach

Drapanias beach · 4.4 km away

Drapanias Beach, situated 5km east of Kissamos and 32km west of Chania, lies between the beaches…

View beach

Kaliviani beach

Kaliviani beach · 4.4 km away

Kalyviani Beach, situated a mere 1km north of the eponymous traditional village at the foot of…

View beach

Explore Archaeological Sites near Kissamos town

Ancient Polirinia

Ancient Polirinia · 3.9 km away

Ancient Polirinia is a ruined city on a steep hill above the north Cretan sea, in…

Explore

Ancient Falasarna

Ancient Falasarna · 7.9 km away

Ancient Falasarna is a Greek and Roman harbour town at the western base of the Gramvousa…

Explore

Maleme Domed Tomb

Maleme Domed Tomb · 17 km away

The impressive Late Minoan vaulted tomb of Maleme can be found in close proximity to the…

Explore

Ancient Diktynna

Ancient Diktynna · 22 km away

Above the stunning Menies beach in the Spatha peninsula was the location of ancient Diktynna. Diktynna…

Explore

Ancient Hyrtakina

Ancient Hyrtakina · 25 km away

The town of Hyrtakina was constructed on the steep hill Kastri near the village Temenia, Selino…

Explore

Ancient Elyros

Ancient Elyros · 26 km away

Elyros is an archaeological site in the mountains behind the south coast of the Chania region,…

Explore

Sougia Pyramid near Moni

Sougia Pyramid near Moni · 28 km away

Near the settlement Moni, Selino Province, we encounter a very mysterious monument, unique in Crete. It…

Explore

Ancient Lissos

Ancient Lissos · 31 km away

Ancient Lissos is a ruined town in a small valley on the south coast of Crete,…

Explore

Visit the Monasteries near Kissamos town

Parthenos Monastery at Kissamos

Parthenos Monastery at Kissamos · 0.8 km away

Parthenos Monastery, a contemporary convent devoted to the Life Giving Spring (Zoodochos Pigi), can be found…

Visit

Monastery of Odigitria Gonia

Monastery of Odigitria Gonia · 13 km away

The coastal Monastery of Panagia Odigitria can be found at the base of the Spatha peninsula,…

Visit

Sarakinas Monastery (Megisti Lavra)

Sarakinasmonastery (Megisti Lavra dependency) · 33 km away

The historical monument of Sarakinas Monastery Complex at Mournies, which is a dependency of the Megisti…

Visit

Chrysopigi Monastery

Chrysopigi Monastery · 34 km away

The Chrysopigi Monastery can be found 3km south of Chania city. Its temple features Mount Athos…

Visit

Go hiking to the nearby gorges

All gorges

Roka Gorge

Roka Gorge · 7.9 km away

The Rocca, Roka, Rocka, or Rokka Gorge, situated 32km west of Chania in the Kolymbari region,…

Plan the hike

Sirikari Gorge

Sirikari Gorge · 8.6 km away

The Sirikari gorge, situated 55km west of Chania and 17km south of Kissamos, is nestled in…

Plan the hike

Chalase Gorge

Chalase Gorge · 8.8 km away

The Gorge Chalase, also known as Porofarago, begins close to the Sassalos village and concludes just…

Plan the hike

Topolia Gorge

Topolia Gorge · 9.0 km away

The gorge of Topolia (Topoliano) is located in west Crete and it runs along the road…

Plan the hike

Kambos Gorge

Kambos Gorge · 13 km away

Traveling along the western coast of Crete towards Elafonissi beach, you’ll encounter the picturesque village of…

Plan the hike

Trahinos Gorge

Trahinos Gorge · 16 km away

Located about 35km southwest of Chania city, on the northern slopes of Mount Apopigadi, Palea Roumata…

Plan the hike

Vavouledo Gorge

Vavouledo Gorge · 16 km away

The Vavouledo canyon begins approximately 1km east of Hamalevri village, where the Hortes stream flows. A…

Plan the hike

Dine at the Best Restaurants in Kissamos town

Have a Drink at Bars in Kissamos town

Sweet House

Πλατεία Τζανακακη, Παρθενίου Περίδου 1, Κίσσαμος 734 00, Greece · 0.2 km away

4.5
View bar

Have a Coffee and Breakfast at a Cafes in Kissamos town

Sweet House

Πλατεία Τζανακακη, Παρθενίου Περίδου 1, Κίσσαμος 734 00, Greece · 0.2 km away

4.5
View cafe

Amarena

Ακτή Τομπάζη, Kissamos 734 00, Greece · 0.5 km away

4.6
View cafe

Museums in Kissamos town

Archaeological Museum Of Kissamos

Stratigou Tzanakaki Sq, Kissamos 734 00, Greece · 0.2 km away

4.4

The Archaeological Museum of Kissamos, established in 2005, is located in the historic Diikitirio (“Headquarters”) of…

View museum