Falassarna

The break.

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Pachia Ammos, west Crete

A long white-sand bay on the west coast of Crete, under Gramvousa. Falassarna is the island beach people drive from Chania for. Wind-swell more often than a groundswell. The sand is Pachia Ammos. The ancient harbour is up the hill. Summer is the melt. A pulse in autumn is why you bring a board.

When.

October to March

West and southwest pulses. Wind-swell is the usual day. A clean autumn set is the one you remember.

The lineup.

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Worth knowing.

1. 1. This is a tourist beach in summer. The lineup is quieter when the loungers go away.
2. 2. Limeniskos is the wind corner. Kite and sail use it more than a shortboard.
3. 3. The old city of Phalasarna is above the north end. Walk it after the session.
4. 4. Chania is the airport town. Kissamos is the last stop before the descent to the bay.

Go.

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