Best things to do in Chora Sfakion (Sfakia) in 2024: Activities and Attractions

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Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)

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From Georgioupoli

Imbros Gorge · 4.4 km away

4.5 (57)rated 4.5 out of 5 from 57 reviews

Our driver will lead you south through the Askifou Mountains to the village of Imbros. But…

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From Chania/Almyrida

Imbros Gorge · 4.4 km away

4.5 (56)rated 4.5 out of 5 from 56 reviews

This day trip walks the 7 kilometres of Imbros Gorge from the mountain village of Imbros…

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From Rethymno/Chania

Imbros Gorge · 4.4 km away

4.2 (205)rated 4.2 out of 5 from 205 reviews

Discover Imbros Gorge, which runs parallel to the more famous Samaria Gorge. Although the Imbros Gorge…

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From Chania

Agia Roumeli · 16 km away

3.9 (9)rated 3.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews

This is the full Samaria walk from the Chania side: a 16.5 km descent from Xyloskalo…

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From Hora Sfakion

Agia Roumeli · 16 km away

4.7 (9)rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews

From Sfakia you can easily explore the south coast all the way along to Agia Roumeli…

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Samaria Gorge Hike

Agia Roumeli · 16 km away

4.5 (210)rated 4.5 out of 5 from 210 reviews

This is the Samaria walk for anyone staying on the Heraklion coast rather than in Chania.…

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Stay in Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)

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The Authentic Village Boutique Hotel

Ταυρωνίτη - Χώρας Σφακίων, 730 11 Χωρα Σφακιων, Ελλάδα · 0.1 km away

4.9rated 4.9 out of 5

The Authentic Village Boutique Hotel is located in Chora Sfakion, just 100 meters from Vrissi Beach…

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Braos Villa

Χώρα Σφακίων · 0.1 km away

4.4rated 4.4 out of 5

Boasting inner courtyard views, Braos Villa features accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 100…

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panorama new generation

Hora Sfakion · 0.2 km away

4.7rated 4.7 out of 5

Located in Sfakiá, 400 metres from Vrissi Beach, panorama new generation provides accommodation with a terrace,…

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Madares Apartments Anopolis

Ανώπολη Σφακίων , Χανιά Κρήτης · 3.8 km away

4.8rated 4.8 out of 5

Located in Anopoli Sfakion and only 25 km from Fortress of Frangokastello, Madares Apartments Anopolis provides…

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Swim in Beaches near Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)

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Chora Sfakia beaches

Chora Sfakia beaches · 0.3 km away

Sfakia, also known as Chora Sfakíon, is a quaint town located on the southern coast of…

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Iligas beach

Iligas beach · 1.1 km away

Iligas, a stunning beach with turquoise waters and sandy shores, can be found 1km west of…

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Agios Charalambos beaches

Agios Charalambos beaches · 1.3 km away

The Agios Charalambos cove lies adjacent to a local hotel that caters exclusively to nudists. Situated…

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Ammoudi beach, Sfakia

Ammoudi beach, Sfakia · 1.3 km away

The beach Amoudi is located about 1.5km east of Chora Sfakion and 75km south of Chania,…

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Filaki beach

Filaki beach · 2.0 km away

Filaki beach is located 3 km from the village of Sfakion on the south coast of…

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Filaki caves at Plakaki

Filaki caves at Plakaki · 2.1 km away

Venturing east from Fylaki beach, a mere 100 meters away, you’ll encounter the terminus of the…

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Glika Nera beach

Glika Nera beach · 2.7 km away

Glyka Nera, translated as “sweet water” ranks as one of Crete’s most picturesque beaches, adorned with…

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Explore Archaeological Sites near Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)

Ancient Anopolis

Ancient Anopolis · 3.7 km away

Near the fortress and the temple of Saint Cathreen (Agia Ekaterini), overlooking Loutro, traces of walls…

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Ancient Tarra

Ancient Tarra · 16 km away

Tarra, an ancient autonomous city and seaport of Elyros, was located at the site of present-day…

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Fylaki Domed Tomb

Fylaki Domed Tomb · 21 km away

Located near the quaint village of Fylaki in the Apokoronas region of Chania, you’ll discover the…

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Ancient Lappa

Ancient Lappa · 21 km away

Ancient Lappa is a Greek and Roman city site in the hills 27 km south of…

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Stylos Domed Tomb

Stylos Domed Tomb · 28 km away

South of the archaeological site of Aptera and near the village Stylos, at position Azogires, we…

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Korakias peak sanctuary

Korakias peak sanctuary · 28 km away

Above the Atsipades village in St Basil province, Rethymno, you can find a series of small…

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Sougia Pyramid near Moni

Sougia Pyramid near Moni · 31 km away

Near the settlement Moni, Selino Province, we encounter a very mysterious monument, unique in Crete. It…

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Visit the Monasteries near Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)

Holy Cross Foundation, Kalyves

Holy Cross Foundation, Kalyves · 26 km away

Located at Tria Kamarakia, near the Rethymnon-Chania highway, the Holy Cross “St. Raphael” Foundation is a…

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Preveli Monastery

Preveli Monastery · 29 km away

Preveli Monastery (also known as Prevelis Monastery) can be found 37km south of Rethymnon, nestled in…

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Sarakinas Monastery (Megisti Lavra)

Sarakinasmonastery (Megisti Lavra dependency) · 33 km away

The historical monument of Sarakinas Monastery Complex at Mournies, which is a dependency of the Megisti…

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Chrysopigi Monastery

Chrysopigi Monastery · 34 km away

The Chrysopigi Monastery can be found 3km south of Chania city. Its temple features Mount Athos…

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Afendis Christos in Koumbes

Afendis Christos in Koumbes · 34 km away

Constructed atop Timios Stavros hill in the western suburb of Rethymnon called Koumbes, the Convent of…

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Go hiking to the nearby gorges

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Kavis Gorge

Kavis Gorge · 1.1 km away

The Iligas Gorge, also known as Kavis, begins south of the Kastro peak in the White…

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Sfakiano Gorge

Sfakiano Gorge · 2.5 km away

The Sfakiano Gorge, also known as Gorge Vartholoma or Gorge Lago, concludes around 2km east of…

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Imbros Gorge

Imbros Gorge · 4.5 km away

Situated in the Sfakia province, Imbros Gorge is Crete’s third most frequented gorge, following Samaria Gorge…

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Kapni Gorge

Kapni Gorge · 6.7 km away

The Kapni Gorge, one of Eastern Sfakia’s most stunning canyons, remains largely undiscovered. The gorge begins…

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Aradena Gorge

Aradena Gorge · 7.2 km away

The Aradena Gorge, the deepest in Chania, extends 138 meters deep and is perfect not just…

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Kallikratis Gorge

Kallikratis Gorge · 9.0 km away

The Kallikratis Canyon, a relatively small gorge located in the southeast of Lefka Ori (White Mountains)…

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Skaloti Gorge

Skaloti Gorge · 12 km away

The Skaloti Gorge, nestled within the extensive area of Fragokastelo, is one of many parallel canyons…

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Dine at the Best Restaurants in Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)

Dourakis Winery

Alikampos, Apokoronou, CHANIA 730 07, Greece · 17 km away

4.6rated 4.6 out of 5

Tucked away in the picturesque village of Alikampos, Dourakis Winery is conveniently located just a short…

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Have a Drink at Bars in Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)

Dourakis Winery

Alikampos, Apokoronou, CHANIA 730 07, Greece · 17 km away

4.6rated 4.6 out of 5

Tucked away in the picturesque village of Alikampos, Dourakis Winery is conveniently located just a short…

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Nymfes Bar

Main Street, Plakias 740 60, Greece · 24 km away

5.0rated 5.0 out of 5
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Have a Coffee and Breakfast at a Cafes in Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)

Museums in Chora Sfakion (Sfakia)