Frangokastello Castle

Frangokastello Castle is an impressive castle in the south of Chania region, in the Sfakia area. It is in a distance of about 70 km from Chania city and it is easily accessible by car. The castle was built in the 14th century by the Venetians and was originally called “Castel Franco”. The impressive castle is in extremely good condition, with a beautiful popular beach in front of it. Today's peaceful natural environment is in contrast with the fierce battle that took place here in 1828, when Hatzimihalis Dalianis, a Cretan hero of the Greek revolution, and his men gave their last - and fatal - heroic battle against the occupying Ottoman army, which heavily outnumbered them. Until today, there are many locals that will tell you about the strange “Drosoulites” phenomenon, when sometimes soldier-like shadows are seen walking towards the castle in the early morning...