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Towns and villages in Eastern Crete :

Palekastro

 Sighseeing in Palekastro...
 Archaeological Site in Elia-Russo Lakos (2 km from Palekastro)
 Palm Beach Vai (7 km from Palekastro)
 Archaeological Site in Itanos (9 km from Palekastro)
 The folklore museum
 Toplou Monastery (7 km from Palekastro)
 The town of Sitia (18 km from Palekastro)
Palekastro

The village of Palekastro is situated in the most eastern corner of the island. This unsophisticated, rural, Cretan village of 1300 inhabitants, has been relatively unaffected by the inroads of tourism despite its superb nearby beaches, where you can enjoy water sports and swimming.

The traditional factor is blended in harmony with the modern, offering to the visitor the convenience of the present time, as well as the jauntiness of the past.

The village is valued for the archaeologists, because of its rich archaeological sites. There is a folklore museum, too.

There are a lot of taverns and restaurants, where traditional meals are served. You can also find fresh fish in some of them. Don't miss it! You can enjoy your coffee or your ice-cream in one of the cafes in the square. For the lovers of night life, there are a couple of bars and one disco.

You can also find any shops in the village. There is also a community clinic, a pharmacy and a post office. A lot of couples choose our town hall to get married. Think about it!

Palekastro is the ideal place for winter holidays and you can use it as a base for touring eastern Crete. See photos from the unprecedented snowfall in Palekastro area at 13 and 14 February 2004 !!

 
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Palekastro
Palekastro
Palekastro
The sun is rising over Palekastro
A part of the square of the village
Everywhere you can see well-kept gardens
View of the village to the way to Zakros
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Palekastro
Palekastro
Palekastro
In order to visit the famous Hiona Beach you will pass this road
View to the eastern side of the village, while walking on the hills.
The valley of the village.At the right side of the background Palekastro and Agathias are visible
The main income of Palekastro vilalge comes from the extra quality olive oil
Palekastro
Palekastro
Palekastro
View of Kouremenos Beach from the top of Kastri hill
Kastri hill is one of the most characteristic features of Palekastro. It separates the well known beaches of Hiona and Kouremenos
 
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