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Xerokambos is located in an untouched region, 48 km from Sitia, 10 km from Zakros and 28 km from Palekastro. Mountains, olive groves and magnificent isolated beaches make up the breathtaking scenery.

Xerokambos boasts probably the finest beaches in the area and is ideal for those seeking peace, quiet and relaxation. Public transport stops in Zakros, therefore anyone wanting to explore the area would need to hire a car.

Palekastro is a small village at the east end of the mediterranean island Crete. It stands on historical soil. Already at Minoan times the region was a centre of trade. The port of Itanos which is today several meters under the water line shows an impressive certification.

The very extensive Minoan commercial settlement, Roussolakkos, close to the Chiona beach, excavated by English archaeologists, proves that the region was obviously one of the most important commercial centres of the Minoan culture in the extreme east of the island of Crete. Palm Beach Vai, the onlu natural Palm Beach in the whole of Greece is only 7 Km far from the village!

Makry Gialos (Μακρύ Γιαλός) is a municipality in the Lasithi prefecture, Crete, Greece. Population 4,204 (2001).

The seat of the municipality is in Koutsouras.Was established in 1998 when the communities of Schinokapsala, Orino, Stavrochori, Chrisopigi, Agios Stefanos, Pefki, Lithines and Pervolakia amalgamated into one district, (Δήμος).

You also can find in books and maps different spellings of the name like; Makrigialos, Markygialos, Makri Gialos, Makry-Gialos, Makri-Gialos, Makriyalos, Makris Gialos.

The Palm beach of Vai is one of the largest attractions of the Mediterranean island of Crete.

It features the largest natural palm forest in Europe, made up of palm tree Phoenix Theophrastii.

Kouremenos Beach. The longest beach of Palekastro area (1.5 km length) is only 2 km far from Palekastro and 20 from Sitia.

It is sandy and the bottom is ideal for divers. Very close to the beach you can find two taverns that serve fresh fish any time.

The lovers of windsurfing are attracted by it, as it is famous all around Europe for this sport. Click here for some windsurf-infos and images.

Archaeological Sites

Zakros (Greek: Ζάκρος) is a site on the eastern coast of the island of Crete (in modern-day Greece) containing ruins from the Minoan civilization. The site is often known to archaeologists as Zakro or Kato Zakro.

It is believed to have been one of the four main administrative centers of the Minoans, and its protected harbor and strategic location made it an important commercial hub for trade to the east.

Mochlos is a small island in the Bay of Mirabello, 27 km West of Sitia.

The little fishing village opposite the island has the same name and is famous among Cretans for its specialities served in the local harbour tavernas.

In Minoan times Mochlos was an important port in Eastern Crete and still now one can take a small boat to the island, which lies only 150 metres off the bay, to visit the excavations of that time.