Sights - Chania County

Falasarna

 

                  


           Falasarna is situated on the west coast of Crete at the foot of the Koutri foreland.

 

 

In antiquity the town functioned as the port of nearby Polyrrinia (8 km away) and must have been a thriving trade centre, as many ancient writers refer to the town. The harbour was closed by a wall and had connection to the sea through a channel. There are scattered remains of walls from the town and the harbour plus Cyclops-walls and ruins of an Artemis Diktyni or an Apollo temple. There is moreover a "throne" just before you enter the actual archaeological area. Its use is still being much discussed.

Robert Pashley visited the place in 1834. He begins his description with the following words:

At eight we set out to visit the remains of this city, and in an hour arrive at its site. The day is beautiful: in all probability yesterday morning's shower is the last we shall have for months. When once April draws to an end, scarcely either a single shower or a threatening cloud is seen to obscure the bright blue sky of Greece.

 
 

It is in fact a nice place to visit, where you in addition to the blue sea, the beautiful mountains and the impressive sandy beach may enjoy a spectacular sunset, while you fantasize about the place, buzzing with activity in the old days.

                         

 

 

 

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