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Discover Eastern Crete, an unspoiled area with pristine beaches and magnificent landscapes!
On this page you will find the information you need for your vacation in Eastern Crete. We provide you with Palekastro travel info about beaches, attractions and sightseeing in Sitia Crete, as well as a map of Eastern Crete to have an idea about the greater area of Sitia.
Beaches in Palekastro, Sitia Crete Olive Coast Suites lies on the traditional settlement of Agathias, just 1000 meters from the blue flagged Chiona beach and just a few steps away from picturesque pathways featuring plenty of taverns overlooking the local olive groves and the big blue.
Just a very short drive from Olive Coast Suites you will find Kouremenos beach, famous amongst wind surfers, Vai beach, a natural reserve, which is the largest palm tree forest in Europe, and Ermoupoli beach with crystal clear turquoise waters on a golden beach, naturally sheltered by steep rocks. Kouremenos beach is ideal for wind surfing; It is one of the most wind certain spots in Europe. Surfers from all over the world come here to conquer the waves. Due to the local thermal and funneling effect the surface wind in the area is increased by an average of 2 degrees on the Beaufort scale.
Attractions & Sightseeing in Palekastro, Sitia Crete
In the greater area of Sitia there is a number of sights which are really worth visiting.
Many more great sites for archaeology lovers can be found at Agia Fotia, Tripitos, Petras, Pressos, Lefki, Etia and Voila Venetian mansions, Hamezi and of course at the Archaeological Museum of Sitia.
Distances Olive Coast Suites in Sitia Crete is at a key location within walking distance from restaurants and taverns for you entertainment and dining. Guests also have easy access to the following places:
Discover Eastern Crete, an unspoiled area with pristine beaches and magnificent landscapes!
Vacation in Eastern Crete Map & Palekastro Travel Information Beaches, Attractions, Sightseeing in Sitia Crete
On this page you will find the information you need for your vacation in Eastern Crete. We provide you with Palekastro travel info about beaches, attractions and sightseeing in Sitia Crete, as well as a map of Eastern Crete to have an idea about the greater area of Sitia.
Beaches in Palekastro, Sitia Crete Olive Coast Suites lies on the traditional settlement of Agathias, just 1000 meters from the blue flagged Chiona beach and just a few steps away from picturesque pathways featuring plenty of taverns overlooking the local olive groves and the big blue.
Just a very short drive from Olive Coast Suites you will find Kouremenos beach, famous amongst wind surfers, Vai beach, a natural reserve, which is the largest palm tree forest in Europe, and Ermoupoli beach with crystal clear turquoise waters on a golden beach, naturally sheltered by steep rocks. Kouremenos beach is ideal for wind surfing; It is one of the most wind certain spots in Europe. Surfers from all over the world come here to conquer the waves. Due to the local thermal and funneling effect the surface wind in the area is increased by an average of 2 degrees on the Beaufort scale.
Attractions & Sightseeing in Palekastro, Sitia Crete
In the greater area of Sitia there is a number of sights which are really worth visiting.
- Toplou is a historically significant monastery hosting precious art work and icons and is situated 10 km north of Agathias.
- Elia Palekastro is a Bronze Age town on a spectacular coastline. The site dates back to early Minoan years and is a short walk from Olive Coast Suites.
- The Prehellenic town of Itanos proudly overlooks the Libyan sea and is only a six-minute drive, next to Ermoupolis beach.
- The Palace of Zakros dates back to 1600 BC and attracts lovers of the Minoan civilization. It is situated 26 km south of Agathias.
Many more great sites for archaeology lovers can be found at Agia Fotia, Tripitos, Petras, Pressos, Lefki, Etia and Voila Venetian mansions, Hamezi and of course at the Archaeological Museum of Sitia.
Distances Olive Coast Suites in Sitia Crete is at a key location within walking distance from restaurants and taverns for you entertainment and dining. Guests also have easy access to the following places:
- Agathias Town: Ø m
- Community clinic: within walking distance
- Pharmacy: within walking distance
- Post office: within walking distance
- Supermarket: 100 m
- Banks: within walking distance
- Bus Stop: 200 m
- Chiona Beach: 1 km
- Kouremenos Beach: 1.2 km
- Vai Beach 8 km
- Sitia Town: 18 km
- Sitia Airport: 19 km
- Sitia Port: 19 km