Sfakia

Sfakia

Sfakia, Crete
All villagesOttoman era

Altitude

15 m

Population

300

Region

west

Era

ottoman

The capital of the Sfakia region, a land of legendary resistance and wild mountain terrain. The proud Sfakians maintained virtual autonomy through the Ottoman occupation thanks to their remote, rugged homeland.

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