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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

The Top 14 Castles in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 14

beautiful castles to choose from in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Koulés Fortress (Spaniakos)

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GGT is absolutely right: definitely take your navigation system and hiking stick with you if you want to descend from the fortress to the north/northwest, around the mountain to the …

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Frangokastello Castle

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The way over the mountains is very beautiful and exciting. Only serpentines and narrow as well as with rubble from the mountain. But it is rewarded with a great view. …

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Ruins of Selino Castle

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Former Venetian fortress of which almost only the foundations remain. But the view is fantastic.

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Koulés Fortress of Askifou

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Turkish Towers Askyfou

Built in response to the Cretan Revolution of 1866

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Sfakia Fortress (Castel di Sfacia)

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Sfakia Fortress (Castel di Sfacia) was built on Kastelli Hill on the eastern outskirts of Sfakia town (Chora Sfakion) and was the last Venetian fortress in Crete. It was built …

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Koules Ottoman Fortress (Loutro)

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It is one of the numerous Turkish fortresses (κουλέδες) in Sfakia, mostly dating from the late 19th century, which indicate that the region was never able to completely shake off the Ottoman yoke.

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Frangokastello Fortress

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beautiful "Magic Place" beach in the immediate vicinity of the castle. Also suitable for small children (with parents), as the water is very shallow and warm.

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Kastella Fortress Ruins

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Only remains indicate the Kastella, which was of strategic importance. You can fully walk through the ruins and have a great view of the harbor bay

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Castel Selino Historical Plaque

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After 374 years of Venetian slavery and 244 years of Turkish slavery, the revolutionary liberation flag of Selino was hoisted here in Selino on March 1, 1897, with the end of the revolution of 1896-1897.

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Aptera Fortress and View of Souda Bay

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Great view of the bay of Kalyves

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The Top 14 Castles in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Koulés Fortress (Spaniakos)

Frangokastello Castle

Ruins of Selino Castle

Koulés Fortress of Askifou

Sfakia Fortress (Castel di Sfacia)

Koules Ottoman Fortress (Loutro)

Frangokastello Fortress

Kastella Fortress Ruins

Castel Selino Historical Plaque

Aptera Fortress and View of Souda Bay

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