Top Experiences in Frangokastello Beach

Private tour for groups up to 6 or up to 12 travellers!!!
Let’s drive along the most southern part of Crete, Greece and Europe, and visit the village of Chora Sfakion. As everything is on walking distance, you can take a look at traditional products or meet local hospitable people. Our next stop, Frangokastello, is famous for its Venetian castle, the beautiful sandy beach and Drosoulites, the shadows of soldiers which appear there at dawn each May. Along the way back, we make a stop at the entrance of Imbros Gorge to enjoy the breathtaking view and visit the traditional little village of Vrysses with its tall plane trees, the tavernas and kafenions, a perfect place to relax.

If you are looking for a light hike combining a beach or winery, this is the perfect tour for you!
Imbros gorge is located south of Lefka Ori mountains and take less than 3 hours to cross. The hike starts from Imbros village. I will drop you off at the entrance, then pick you up at the end.
Most of the hike is in the shade with a narrow trail that you cannot be lost. There is a small stream which is dry in the summer so it's good to have a sufficient supply of water.
Imbros gorge is a small version of Samaria gorge. Imbros is breathtaking, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife watchers. Being a dad, I believe its the best hike for children from 10 years old.
After Imbros we will visit Frangokastello beach and stay 2 hours. If you wish you could eat in the local restaurant in front of the beach.
Alternatively instead of the beach we could do a wine tasting at a winery for an hour. We could make a final optional visit to an oil factory for 30 minutes.

What makes this tour unique for customers is the opportunity to explore the stunning Imbros Gorge, which is the second most popular gorge in Crete. The gorge offers breathtaking natural beauty and is open year-round, making it accessible even in the spring when the famous Samaria Gorge is closed. With an average walking time of about 3.5 hours, it is a manageable hike for most tourists. The narrowest part of the gorge, measuring only 1.60 meters, adds an adventurous element to the experience. The tour also includes a visit to Frangokastello Castle and Beach, known for its well-preserved Venetian castle and the mysterious phenomenon of "Drosoulites" or "dew shadows," which occurs when the sea is calm and the atmosphere is moist. The beach at Frangokastello is ideal for families with small children, as it has very shallow waters.

~Witness fantastic places and tastes that you will find nowhere else
~Swim at the Crystal clear bluish/greenish waters of the Cretan south coast
~Experience the unique history and culture of a special island that was always desirable from every civilisation
~Visit the Cretan mountains that have been a place of rebellion and resistance during the Greek rebellion, the German occupation and many other attempts of conquest
~Witness the beautiful nature of the Cretan countryside and the welcoming Cretan people
~Hear amazing stories about the everyday life in Crete