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Category: Activities, Beaches | Comments

Windsurfing in Palekastro

Windsurfing in Palekastro

Kouremenos Beach. Unspoilt by mass tourism, still offers deserted places, idyllic villages and cosy tavernas. What makes this area so attractive is its pristine, authentic atmosphere. Come to Palekastro in summer and you will find everything your windsurfer’s heart could possibly desire – especially if you have been infected with the surfer virus for some...

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Hiking around House Margot

Hiking around House Margot

The ideal way to explore the area of East Crete, by walking on coastal paths, ascending the highest peaks and crossing spectacular gorges. Each season gives magnificent colors and interests. We guide you off the beaten paths, in Crete’s rich flora and fauna and on mountainous villages to meet the “authentic” Cretans and our traditions....

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Category: Beaches | Comments

Karoumes Beach

Karoumes Beach

At the village Chohlakies, 7km far from House Margot Palekastro,  begins the magnificent accessible Karoumes gorge that ends after 1,5 hour walking to the pure and scenic bay of Karoumes. You can approach this completely lonely beach only through this gorge! Karoumes is the most remote beach in Eastern Crete !! Chohlakies village is located...

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Kouremenos Beach

Kouremenos Beach

The longest beach of Palekastro area (1.5 km length) is only 2 km far from House Margot 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...

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Category: Sights | Comments

Pelekita Cave

Pelekita Cave

The  Pelekita, or Pelekiton or Sykia Spilios cave is situated approximately 5 km  North East from the village of Kato Zakros and is reachable   by 1 hour hiking  from Kato Zakros, or via the sea by boat which takes about 15 minutes from Kato Zakros. The name Pelekita Cave has been given due to the...

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The gorge of the Dead

The gorge of the Dead

Zakros Gorge is in the east of the island of Crete in Greece. The gorge is 8 kms long and starts at the village of Ano Zakros 45 kms from Sitia and 20km far from House Margot, Palekastro. The village of Zakros can be reached by driving south of Palekastro and then the villages of...

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