This site is part of the School of Environment and Development
at the University of Manchester

The Crete Fieldcourse

Chora Sfakion Gallery

Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window The village looking inland from the harbour. Palm tree juxtaposed with taverna terraces, balconied houses and the harbour. Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window Cave and terracing above the modern village.
Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window The storm beach looking west along the Livikon terrace. Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window The arid landscape setting for Khora Sphakion.
Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window Pines, solar panels, balconies, flat rooves and the shuttered windows of the village. Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window More recent development on the village fringes.
Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window The harbour with the Livikon hotel behind. Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window Looking east towards Chora Sphakion. The village climbs the hill extending along the old road to Imbros.
Khora Sphakion: Thumbnail link opens in new window The mountainous context for Chora Sphakion.

 

Research problem: The tourist gaze: contrasting constructed geographies

Image map of Gallery sites

Anopoli gallery Loutro gallery Frangokastello gallery Khora Sphakion gallery Aradena Gorge gallery Imbros Gorge gallery Loutro Coast gallery Ilingas Gorge gallery Military Cemetery gallery Chania gallery Military Cemetery gallery

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