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Palekastro Holidays Travel Guide
If your wanting a quiet relaxing holiday to Crete
then you couldn't go far wrong by picking the sleepy fishing village of Palekastro
on the eastern side of Crete.
The small village is set upon some of the most stunning
scenery you will ever see on your holidays to Crete, with amazing local wildlife
including exotic flowers and butterflies.
The town is only awaking to tourism now
and caters well for the in dependant traveller, with modern apartments and studios
as well as classical Cretan pensions. Don’t expect throngs of holiday makers as
Palekastro is not advertised for mass tourism and that's how the village is likely
to stay.
You will find a small local Taverna's and cafes open on a daily basis throughout
the summer and of course into winter and also one local disco. The prices here reflect
the cost of everyday Cretan life and have not been bumped up to fleece holiday makers.
If
you want to get away from it all and enjoy a quiet traditional holiday to Crete then
definitely look to book Palekastro
What to do and see
The first thing people ask is where is the beach in Palekastro,
its only a short stroll away, and is called Chiona beach, a lovely quiet sandy beach
with crystal clear blue waters. There are of course quiet little coves and untouched
beach all around the area and its recommended to hire out a car or scooter and get
exploring.
Another great beach is the famous Vai beach, where the bounty adverts of
the 90's were filmed. It sits only 8 km away and is an easy ride in a car.
If history
and sightseeing is more your thing then you can book some excellent boat trips, from
local fishing charters into scenic bays, to the historic island of Spinalonga near
Elounda. A monastery well worth a mention is the Toplou Monastery near the area
of Sitia.
If that's not enough you can visit the fourth Minoan palace on the island
of Crete at Zakros, or even see the roman ruins at Itanos.
For an excellent restaurant
or two within the village of Palekastro try Hellas restaurant for some great fish
dishes and very cheap food. This is one holiday to Crete that wont break the bank.
Palekastro - The Village
For those interested in the local way of life and facts about
Palekastro, some have been included here. The village only has about 1110 inhabitants,
who rely mainly on agriculture for an income, including olive picking, and making
of wines and olive oils. A few still rely on fishing to bring them an income and
some live off the profits from tourism, although it is very little.
There is talk
of a mass development of Palekastro, which many locals are firmly against as it would
destroy local tradition and many important sights of interest. There is an ongoing
fight to stop development on Cape Plako.
Palekastro - the Meltemi breeze
One thing that attracts many locals and tourists alike
is the excellent surfing that can be had on the beaches of Palekastro. The place
can get very windy and the waves can rise up without warning.
A popular choice for
wind surfers is the beach of Chiona and the equipment including boards is there for
the hire at a small fee.
The beaches here are quite sparse so its always recommended
you bring your own refreshments. Look to your right for a video covering the sights
of Palekastro and its surrounding areas.
The Meltemi Breeze effects more than Palekastro,
and is a way of nature that makes Crete as rugged it as it is.
Nearest Airport : Heraklion (HER)
ATM/Cash Machines: Yes
Post Office: Yes
Card/Coin
Phones: Yes
Mini-
The resort is best suited to:
Couples, Families and Independent
Travellers.
Location
East Crete
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