Frangokastello (the castle of the Franks) is a small seaside village located on the south coast of Crete, Greece, about 12 km east of Chora Sfakion and west of Plakias, in a small valley south of the White Mountains in Crete.

The castle was built by the Venetians in 1371-74 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties. Frangokastello  has a few houses and quite a few rooms for rent and apartments for tourists.

Frangokastello is located about 80 km south of Chania, 134 km from Heraklion and 12 km east of Chora Sfakia, where you will find the nearest ATM and medical services. There are also plenty of other attractions close to Frangokastello and its beaches, with impressive mountains and canyons.