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Location Of Sfakia in Crete
Sfakia is located on the south west part of Crete and
is made up of lots of quaint little villages dotted all over the coast and mountainous
regions. Sfakia is surrounded by the White Mountains mountain range, or Madares,
as they are known to the locals in Crete with 110 peaks and the biggest gorges. The
area remains the most un spoilt in Crete.
Sfakia -
Sfakia is considered one of the few places in Greece to never have been fully occupied
by foreign powers and invaders. A 2001 census of the population shows 2,446 inhabitants
living on a land area of 467.589 km², it is the largest and least densely populated
municipality on the island of Crete.
Sfakia is great for those looking to find amazing
views, traditional towns and un spoilt beaches.
Hora Sfakion (commonly called Sfakia) the seaside capital of the area of Sfakia, is a coastal village located on the Southwestern coast of Crete, 70 km from the city of Chania and 150 km from Heraklion.
The road from Chania to Sfakia crosses the island from North to South, through the
village of Vrises. At the 33rd km off the road Chania-
From Askifou plateau to Hora Sfakion is the most impressive part of the route. The road hugs the western slope of the wonderful gorge of Imbros and the view to the gorge and to the Libyan sea is breathtaking.
The best thing to do in Sfakia is relax on its un spoilt beaches, but to get out and about bird watching is very enjoyable in this area with many native and rare birds. Take out your fishing rod and follow the locals to their favourite fishing spots at the harbour or of the rocks. There are plenty of little churches dotted around the area of Sfakia and these can easily be found on maps of Crete.
For the more adventurous there is of course Samaria and Imbros Gorge which can be accessed through most of the summer season.
Sfakia Coastal Views
There are many beaches in Sfakia which do not see the numbers of tourists of the
northern coast. The sea and the beaches are very clean in the Sfakia area. There
is a large beach in one of the village’s bays, as well as several other beaches within
walking distance. One notable beach is Llingas beach which is lovely and sandy with
clear blue waters great for snorkelling and dropping a rod into to catch some of
the local bream and mullet.
Sfakia is definitely and explorers paradise and as you
drive round the rocky coast you will find many inlets and beaches you can walk down
too. So the best recommendation is to grab a car and explore the coast at your own
pace.
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Loutro and Samaria Gorge
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-
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-
The hotels in this area are all independently run so we have picked 3 of the most recommended hotels in this area that offer the warm welcome and hospitality you would expect of such a beautiful area.
Hotel Stavris in Choron Sfakia
Built in 1969 these apartments are family run and offer great traditional facilities
with a great location close to the beach and sights.
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Hotel Porto Loutro
Right on the beach these are a popular choice with holiday
makers visiting the area, you can book direct with the hotel by clicking below.
Stavris Studios
Situated in Frangokastello in Sfakia, the town takes its name from the fortress in the area, these apartments are well run and close to the beach. To book you can click below.
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