The traditional factor in Palekastro area 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. Visit them! . 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!

Palekastro – Sitia

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 of Palekastro. 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 you to use it as a base for touring eastern Crete.

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. In the graves were found amongst other things a delicate, richly and artistically designed piece of gold jewellery, wonderful pottery jars and also a jewellery box with a clasp shaped like a watchdog.

Today Mochlos is a peaceful little village with a picturesque harbour and clear waters. The bays around Mochlos are mainly rocky and great for snorkelling and one can find a small shingle and a sandy beach in the area.