On the south coast of Crete, on a magnificent white sandy beach, stands one of the most beautiful Venetian fortresses, Fragokastello, built in 1371. It is located approximately 170 km from Iraklion, 70 km from Rethimnon, and 70 Km from Hania. Today, Fragokastello is a small, but developing, community, with nice beaches covered in sand dunes, and limited, but increasing, tourist facilities. The visitor coming from Chania, should follow the road to Sfakia and from approximately the 68th km take the road to Komitades. After passing the villages of Vraskas, Vouvas and Nomikiana, will end up to the coast, where Fragokastello is sited. Fragokastello, together with the neighboring villages of Kapsodasos, Kalikratis and Patsianos, belong to the municipality of Sfakia