This holiday
guide with maps
of Crete is about the region
of Sfakia in the southwest
of the island of Crete, and
Crete in general. Sfakia is part of Chania province,
and for Crete is quite unique as an area that is still untouched
by mass tourism. It mainly consists of mountains
up to 2453 metres high, fertile plains, and small villages
along the coast and in the mountains in traditional Cretan
style. Its small capital Chora
Sfakion, also called Sfakia, has 400 inhabitants,
and offers a small harbour where the ferries to
other villages, and to Samaria gorge, dock. Most villagers
live as shepherd, or fisherman, or they grow olives.
There are also several family run small hotels and
sea front tavernas, and a few shops.
The
Sfakia region has about 2,500 inhabitants, and is famous
for its history of resistance against invaders, impressive nature,
very hospitable
people, splendid weather,
quiet beaches with crystal
clear sea water, good food and wine, and its marvellous opportunities
to walk along the coast,
hike in the mountains, and go through several of the gorges that cross the mountains. The famous Samaria
gorge lies in Sfakia. The area is quiet, being
without an ongoing coastal road. Transport
here is by ferry boats. Sfakia,
in the southwest of Crete, is Europe's southernmost point. |
Last update: 16 May, 2008
