On the south coast of Crete, a two hour
drive over the mountains from Chania and 60 km from Retymno, is the strange
sight of a 14th century fort near the beach, which gives the village of
scattered houses its name. The story goes, that on one day each May you
can see the 700 brave men of Sfakia come out of the sea mist, to again
attack the Turks in the fort, as they did in the early part of the last
century.
The village is strung out alongside
long flat fine sandy beaches, wonderful for safe swimming and ideal for
children. The village is on a narrow plain, beneath a mountain backdrop.
There are a number of tavernas, cafes, shops catering for most needs, and
some specialist fish restaurants, which are held in high regard by the
locals. The general area is noted for attractive gorges that delight keen
walkers, and not far away is Chora Sfakion from where you can take a boat
along the south coast to the west. |
