The county of Sfakia is one of the most mountainous in Crete and one of the most heroic, beautiful and interesting. This is placed inside the mountain range of Lefka Ori and that makes the county one of the most wild and full of differences landscape in all Crete. Chora Sfakion is the seaside capital of the county with its 500 inhabitants mostly occupied with fishing, sheep and goat raising, for the production of excellent milk and cheese. Next to its beautiful beach, visitors can enjoy the calm of the village and nature, on the seaside cafes and taverns.

Regular public transportation from Chania city is available daily.