Askyfou

Askyfou is a locality in Sfakia, Chania, Crete. Askyfou is situated nearby to the locality Ammoudari, as well as near Mesa Goni.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alikambos and Maza.

Alikambos

Village

Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Alikambos is a village, which is situated 7 km north of Askyfou.

Maza is a small village in the municipality of Apokoronas of the Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. At the time of the 2021 census, it had 104 residents. Maza is situated 8 km north of Askyfou.

Kallikratis

Hamlet

Photo: Lourakis, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Kallikratis is a small village belonging to the municipality of Sfakia, in southwest Crete, Greece. According to tradition, it was named after the admiral Manoussos Kallikratis, who in March 1453 led a campaign to reinforce the defense of Constantinople with 5 ships and 1500 Cretan volunteers. Kallikratis is situated 8 km southeast of Askyfou.

Askyfou

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Askífou” and “Askýfou”
Location: Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude

35.29201° or 35° 17′ 31″ north

Longitude

24.18443° or 24° 11′ 4″ east

Elevation

682 metres (2,238 feet)

Open location code

8G7675RM+RQ

GeoNames ID

8594708

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In Other Languages

“Askyfou” goes by many names.

Greek: “Ασκύφου”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Askyfou Plateau and Krápi.

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