1.8 km
Kouremenos Beach
A long sandy beach near Palekastro and one of the best windsurfing spots on Crete.
Secluded coves · Sitia
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Palekastro
About
Village in the far east of Crete, near Vai and Minoan Palaikastro.
Palekastro is the main village of the north-east tip of Crete. The Minoan town, the peak sanctuary of Petsofas and beaches such as Kouremenos and Chiona are close by.
Around Sitia
Lasithi, the eastern end of Crete, is quieter and greener than you might expect. Agios Nikolaos wraps around a small lake and a lively harbour, with cafés on the water and beaches within walking distance. Just north, Elounda and Plaka look across to the fortress island of Spinalonga, one of the most moving places on the island. More about Lasithi
Hidden gem 2.0 km
Palekastro Minoan Town
Ruins of a big Minoan town.
Archaeological sites · Sitia
Hidden gem 2.1 km
Itanos Beach
Three little coves next to the ruins of ancient Itanos, north of Vai.
Secluded coves · Sitia
2.6 km
Petsofas peak sanctuary
Minoan peak sanctuary above Palaikastro.
Archaeological sites · Sitia
Hidden gem 4.0 km
Skinias Beach
Two wild beaches in one of the most remote corners of eastern Crete.
Secluded coves · Sitia
4.4 km
Toplou Monastery
A fortified monastery with its own wine.
Churches & monasteries · Sitia
Hidden gem 4.4 km
Maridatis Beach
A small untouched pebble beach between Vai and Kouremenos.
Secluded coves · Sitia
4.5 km
Chiona Beach
A small sandy beach near Palekastro, next to an ancient Minoan town and fish tavernas.
Secluded coves · Sitia
6.4 km
Vai Palm Beach
Sandy beach backed by Europe’s largest natural forest of Cretan date palms.
Sandy beaches · Sitia
7.3 km
Ancient Itanos
Ruins by the sea near Vai.
Archaeological sites · Sitia
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35.19793, 26.25429 · See on map
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