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Chóra Sfakíon
City in Crete, Greece
Overview
Chóra Sfakíon is a charming coastal village in southwestern Crete, renowned for its dramatic mountain backdrop and tranquil seafront. The town is a gateway to the famous Samaria Gorge and offers a relaxed, local atmosphere with authentic Greek hospitality. Its small size makes it perfect for unwinding and immersing in Cretan tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
Crete
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.20°, 24.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,442
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$900
Cashless
50
English
60
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
3.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
483 mm
Internet Speed
22 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
40.0
Airport
CHQ
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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