The South West is sheltered from the masses by huge mountain ranges. Only few roads go south. Since the mountains appear to sink directly in the sea, only small locations are suitable for villages. This scales down the possibilities for holiday resorts. Since Sfakia is quite remote, also the culture of their inhabitants is less business focused.
Hospitality is still an art over here, with good tavernas, fresh fish and meat and very fair prices.
The drinking water is mineral water from deep under the mountains. The natural beaches are wells of mountain rivers, with sweet water mixing with the sea. You can also rent a car to explore the region, with its many small traditional villages. In the evenings you have a choice of fine restaurants and tavernas, with local dishes of fresh fish, lobster, lam and goat or more international dishes. The Sfakiots like to join you at your table and tell their stories or listen to yours.