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Near Frangokastello Castle in west Crete, Sfakia area, and south of the Early Christian Basilica of Agios Nikitas, is the small monastery of Agios Charalambos. The small church of Agios Charalambos stood here until the Gregorios the monk and Magdalene the nun settled here shortly before 1821.
Thanks to their efforts, the small church soon expanded and the Monastery of Agios Charalambos was founded. The front of the church was built using stone from the ruined basilica of Astratigos. The monastery church is surrounded by battlements. To the west is the two-storey complex of monks’ cells, a typical feature of local architecture.
The wooden icon screen and icons in the monastery church are particularly interesting. The skilled craftsman who worked on Agios Charalambos is conventionally called the “Painter of Frangokastello”.
The basilica of Aghios Nikitas is in the valley of Frangokastello of Sfakia, at a short distance from the coast of the Libyan Sea.
The basilica was built in the second half of the 6th century AD. It is an impressive 26 metres long, with a mosaic floor decorated with geometrical patterns and depictions of animals, mostly still preserved today. The floor is not in the customary style of Cretan mosaics.The basilica was abandoned when the Arab raids began. Many centuries later, during the Venetian period, materials from its ruins were used in the construction of the castle.In the 13th century, the present church was built on the ruins of the middle aisle of an early Christian basilica.
Frangokastello is 75 kilometers from
Chania
airport and 150 kilometers from Heraklion airport. An ideal spot for a relaxing family holiday, far away from mass tourism. Frangokastello has about 20 restaurants and tavernas, in and around the village. There are shops, and minimarkets for your shopping.
This beach has beautiful white pinkish sand and has very shallow and clear waters and is ideal for families with children. Well organised, it offers accommodation facilities, food and drink and facilities for swimming and sunbathing (sun beds, umbrellas).
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