STAFILOS lies on the south-western coast, on the bus route.

Geographical position → Latitude: N 39,05 - Longitude: E 23,44.

The closest beach to the town, if you use the bus, at a distance of 4,5 km, Stafilos is popular and prone to get crowded. A sloping road, 500 meters off the bus route brings you to the beach. Mixed sandy and shingle, with umbrellas, sun beds and beach bar, in a delightful setting. There are two taverns nearby.

It was named after the mythical Prince Stafilos. His grave was found on the small cape at the right side, together with his golden sword, which is displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Athens. The grave is similar to the royal Mycenaean ones. It is believed that Prince Stafilos with a group of Cretans settled here and founded a town, in 1600 B.C.