Frangokastello (the castle of the Franks) is a small seaside village located on the south coast of Crete, Greece, about 12 km. east of Chora Sfakion and within the prefecture of Chania.
The castle was built by the Venetians in 1371-74 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties.
Frangokastello is one of the most famous beaches of Crete, famous for the local Venetian castle on the beautiful beach and the legendary ghosts of Drosoulites. It is located 13km east of Hora Sfakion, 80km southeast of Chania, in a small valley south of the White Mountains in Crete, Greece.
The extensive, sheltered, and gently shelving sandy beach of Frangokastelo is truly magnificent, with sand and shallow turquoise waters, ideal for children. It is poorly organized and is quite busy in summer (July, August). Please note that often irritating winds coming from the South, transporting the sand with strength, which is so pleasant.
