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Sfakia (Chora Sfakion)

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  1. 1Sfakia (Chora Sfakion)

    Chora Sfakion, often simply called Sfakia, is the principal town of one of the most rugged and historically significant regions in Greece. Perched on the southern edge of the White Mountains, it serves as the final destination…

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  2. 2A History of Defiance and Evacuation

    The history of Sfakia is a chronicle of resistance against successive waves of invaders. The Sfakians played a pivotal role in the Greek War of Independence and were famous for their maritime skill and their ability to use the…

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  3. 3The Road Back to Rethymno

    The transition from Sfakia back to the northern coast involves one of the most spectacular road trips in Greece. As the bus waits to transfer you back to the starting point, the route will take you from sea level up through the…

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  4. 4Sfakia (Chora Sfakion)

    As you board the bus in Sfakia for the final transfer, take a moment to reflect on the day's achievements. You have traversed one of the world's great canyons, walked through forests a thousand years old, and touched the waters…

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Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.2023, 24.1352
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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