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There are many beaches in Sfakia which do not see the numbers of tourists of the northern coast. More adventurous visitors can follow the European hiking footpath E4 which crosses Crete through Sfakiá's mountains. The coastal villages are not connected by a coastal road, and can be reached by ferry boats.

Not far east from Hora Sfakíon is Frangokastello, literally "Frankish castle". The Venetian fortress here was built in 1371 to deter pirates and unsuccessfully, to control Sfakia. It is largely ruined but is picturesquely set on a wide sandy beach with the towering White Mountains behind. Daskalogiannis was captured here in 1771.

Accessible only by boat from Sfakia is Loutro, a small seaside village with some archaeological ruins, a few houses, small hotels and tavernas. Loutro is car-free, you have to park your car in Hora Sfakion or Paleohora. In the north of Sfakia is the fertile plain of Askyfou. The Sfakia region is crossed by many gorges, among which the famous Samaria Gorge, which run from north to south and all end in the sea. Many of them can be walked, and several even by inexperienced walkers. The region still is inhabited by rare animals, like vultures and eagles, and the kri-kri (or agrimi), the wild Cretan goat. Sfakia borders to the Libyan Sea, which is inhabited by a diminishing fish population, but occasionally shows dolphins, and even whales.

The local speciality, "Sfakian Pies", are thin pancakes filled with cream cheese and served drizzled with honey.

 


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  • Livikon Hotel & Restaurant

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    Hotel Livikon is located at the heart of the small village of Hora Sfakion, above the restaurant of the same name. The 10 recently fully renovated rooms (for 2, 3 and 4 persons) all have a balcony which overlooks the sea, attached bathroom and a choice ...

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  • Taverna Paralia

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    Taverna Paralia, the first taverna on your right hand side once you step from the ferry boat. Don't hesitate to go in, take a seat and enjoy the familiar atmosphere. The Taverna is being run by its owners Manolis and his brother Nikos, both true Creta...

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  • Sfakia Tours

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    Sfakia Tours

    ALL PRICES IN EUROS Please Check other currencies The prices include: Unlimited mileage Third party insurance Collision damage waiver insurance (C.D.W.) Full damage waiver insurance (F.D.W.) 18 percent V.A.T. Replacement of vehicle in case...

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  • Vritomartis Hotel & Bungalows

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    The quality naturist resort on the coast of the South Cretan sea. Vritomartis Hotel took its name from an ancient Minoan goddess worshipped in the area. The hotel is located in the region of Sfakia on the South coast of Crete, near the village of Hora ...

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  • Xenofina's House

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    Xenofina's House

    Just as you step out of the room, you can enjoy the atmosphere which the cool sea air has turned into a cool, salty and reviving scent. The sea is spreading just in front of you, vast and clear blue water. In total, the "Xenofina's" has the "form"...

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  • Flisvos Taverna

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    Flisvos Taverna

    Right next to the deep blue sea in Fragokastello, is the newly built guest house "FLISVOS". Flisvos offers 20 rooms, all with private bathrooms. Relax in your own balcony, listening to the mur-mur of the waves.(That is what flisvos means in greek) ...

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  • Sfakia Walks

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    Sfakia Walks

    Crete is becoming a very popular destination for walkers and it is easy to understand why: the combination of sea and mountains, the abundance of ancient paths and the clement weather will fulfil the expectations of everyone. Specially the region of S...

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  • Kayak Crete

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    Kayak Crete

    This exciting and adventurous 15 day kayak expedition is an unique tour along the south-west coast of the Greek island of Crete. The camping equipment and our supplies are transported by the kayaks. As our trips don't take up the whole day, there will b...

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  • Hotel-Restaurant Lefka Ori

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    The cozy restaurant “Lefka Ori” was opened in 1969 by Andreas Fasoulakis and is still a family business, with Andreas as the chef and the three sons, Georgos, Manolis and Gannis, as waiters. All of them speak English, Geor...

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  • Artemis Restaurant

    Located in Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece

    In the restful shade of a rich greenery, our guests can enjoy traditional Cretan food and also specialities such as local goat and lamb meat from the mountains. We follow old recipes from this region and the specialities are usually prepared in clay pot...

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