Fragokastelo (meaning the castle of the Franks) is one of the most famous beaches of Crete, famous for the local Venetian castle of Fragokastelo, for its wonderful beach and the stories of the legendary Drosoulites, the ghosts of soldiers who appear on the beach in early summer mornings. It is located 13 km east of Chora Sfakion, 80 km south of Chania, in a small plain in the southeast of the White Mountains.
The central beach of Fragokastelos is truly enchanting with sand and shallow waters, ideal for families with children.