Sfakia

If there is one village that is equally popular both inside and outside of Crete this is Sfakia. A synonym for the generosity that lays in the true Cretan soul, Sfakia not only played the leading part in all of Crete's revolutionary battles over the centuries but is probably the only village which was never conquered.

Through the years, the people of Sfakia stayed true to all these values features that make Crete what it is: hospitality, generosity, open heart, bravery, kindness, and honor. A conversation with the locals is all it takes to really understand what all these mean.

Apart from the beauty of its people, Sfakia also features unique natural beauty, which starts from the wild mountainous landscape and reaches the Libyan Sea in the south, where Chora Sfakion, i.e. the "port" of Sfakia, is located.

The route from Sfakia to Chora Sfakion is difficult but also charming. It first gives you the chance to admire the beauty of Lefka Ori (White Mountains) and the deep gorges of Imbros in the east – one of the most spectacular gorges of Crete – and Sfakiano in the west, to reward you with wonderful views down to the Libyan Sea, after it takes you through some dangerous turns.

Do not leave Sfakia without tasting the famous Sfakiani Pita (cheese pie), made with traditional dairy products – locals' main profession is cattle-breeding.