In Sfakia
Sfakia is located on the Southern and Eastern sides of Lefka Ori at a distance of 75 Km from Chania. The municipality of Sfakia has the biggest extension in all of Crete. The name Sfakia come from the word “Sfaks” which means human gap which perfectly describes this place because of all the gorges that surround it. The lands are not fertile and the scene has a permanent wild aspect, a fact which is intensely noticed throughout your whole way to Sfakia.
The history of Sfakia is very big and the bravery of the residence through all of the destructions that took place there are characteristic. The “Sfakia people” are the only Cretans that dealt with sea transport and trade during the Ottoman domination. Thanks to it’s geographical location and the bravery of the Rebels they remained without slavery.
Nowadays, the residents are accupied with tourism, live-stock farming, agriculture and fishery. The rich traditions and customs of the place are greatly supported by the locals who are trying to save them with every way.
Sfakia is the best spot to use as a base so you can be able to explore that side of Crete.
BEACHES:
- Vrysi
- Iliggas // 5 minutes by car driving towards Anopolis
- Ammoudi // 5 minutes going East by car
- Fylaki // 7 minutes going East by car
- Koutelos // 10 minutes by car at Vouvas village
- Fragokastelo // 20 minutes by car
- Glyka Nera (sweet waters) // 5 minutes by sail
- Marmara //10 minutes by sail
ACTIVITIES :
- a) WALKS:
- Samaria gorge
- Imbrou gorge
- Aradena gorge
- Kallikrati gorge
- Mount Kastro from Askyfou
- b) SWIMMING
- c) FISHING
- d) DIVING
WHAT YOU CAN FIND IN SFAKIA :
The bakery
- Medical Center
- Police Station
- ATM Machine
- Car Rental
- Gas Station
- Bakery
- Butcher Shop
- Super Market
- Restaurants
- Internet Café
- Coffee Shops
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