Villas in Kissamos Kriti
Kissamos Kriti suits groups wanting a private pool in western Crete, with Balos and Falasarna in reach. It is a working port town, and Chania is under an hour away, so you need a car.
- Villas
- 29
- From, per week
- £798
About Kissamos Kriti
Kissamos, also called Kastelli after its Venetian castle, is a harbour town for fishing boats in western Crete, with a regular ferry from the Peloponnese via Kythira. The town museum occupies a former Venetian governor's palace and shows Roman mosaics from the ancient city of Cisamus. Homes are grouped around the town and its surroundings. Most have a private pool, a garden and air conditioning, and they are large: the typical home sleeps seven, and many sleep eight or more. Pick the home by its distance from the town centre, since they are spread over several kilometres. Falasarna's long sandy beaches lie at the west end of Crete, and the Gramvousa peninsula is part of the same municipal unit.
Is Kissamos Kriti right for you?
- Best for
- Groups wanting a pool, with Balos and Falasarna on hand
- Not for you if
- You want a self-contained resort, because Kissamos is a working town and the beaches are drives away.
Near Kissamos Kriti
Falasarna
Long sandy beaches at the west end of Crete, with an ancient harbour and an acropolis on a cape.
Balos lagoon
Remote lagoon reached by boat or by car, often combined with Gramvousa on boat trips.
Gramvousa
Peninsula and islets in the north-west, within the Kissamos municipal unit.
Polyrrinia
Village in the Kissamos municipal unit; ancient Polyrrhenia used Falasarna as its port.
Getting to Kissamos Kriti
Chania Airport is about 51 km away, roughly 50 minutes by car, and buses from Chania run roughly hourly from early morning to the evening. Without a car, you rely on those buses. Homes are in the surrounding area, so hire a car for Falasarna and Balos.
When to go to Kissamos Kriti
The beaches are the summer draw, and Balos is remote enough that you should check conditions and boat-trip timetables before an off-season visit. The ferry via Kythira also runs to a timetable worth checking ahead. Nearly all homes have air conditioning, which helps in the hottest weeks, and the pool will be the centre of the stay.
Villas in Kissamos Kriti
2-Bedroom Home, Kissamos Kriti
Kissamos Kriti, Crete, Greece
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5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Kissamos Kriti
Kissamos Kriti, Crete, Greece
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from£353
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5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Kissamos Kriti
Kissamos Kriti, Crete, Greece
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Kissamos Kriti villa holidays: questions answered
Is Kissamos Kriti close to Balos lagoon?
Balos is a common trip from Kissamos. It can be reached by boat or by car, and boat trips often combine it with Gramvousa. Access is remote, so check conditions before you set out.
What is the beach like at Falasarna, near Kissamos Kriti?
Falasarna has long sandy beaches. It also has an ancient site with an acropolis on a cape about 90 metres above the harbour, so a visit can combine swimming with history.
How far is Kissamos Kriti from Chania?
Less than an hour's drive on the national road, and buses leave Chania roughly every hour. From Chania Airport, Kissamos is about 51 km, around 50 minutes by car.
Can you reach Kissamos Kriti by ferry?
Yes. Kissamos is a port with a regular ferry from the Peloponnese via Kythira. Check the current timetable before you plan a crossing.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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