EXPLORE THE NATURAL BEAUTY

This part of Crete has some of the most renowned monuments you should not miss on your first visit,
together with others, representatives of the rich island’ s history.

Scuba

Diving

The island is ideal for scuba diving, for organized tours and unforgettable experiences. You can enjoy sailing, and boats and other craft are available to hire. Ask us and we will give you any information you need.

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Zakros

Minoan Palace

The Minoan Palace of Zakros is located 45 km to the south east of Sitia town. Excavations show that the floor plan of this palace was similar to other Minoan palaces in Crete and that it was first built during the 19th century BC but it was later modified, in around 1600 BC. The palace had a central courtyard surrounded by a cluster of buildings with labyrinthine corridors and many rooms. The findings in the area include pieces of cisterns, jewelry, parts of sanctuaries, tools and signs with ancient writing of Linear A style.

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Windsurfing in

Kouremenos beach

East Crete with the great beach of Kouremenos, is one of the best places in Greece for passionate lovers of windsurfing. Enjoy the Meltemi especially through the months of July and August when the wind blows strongly in the area. At the beach, there is a well-organized school for windsurfing, manned by professional teachers, supplying equipment and giving lessons to both beginners and experienced windsurfers.

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Toplou

Monastery

The Monastery of Toplou in Palekastro, Lassithi Crete: The Monastery of Toplou is one of the most important and historical monuments in Crete. It is located 12km north of Palekastro, on the northeastern side of Crete. The monastery was founded in the mid-15th century but it was devastated during a severe earthquake in 1612. The Venetians contributed to the reconstruction of the monastery, but it was again destroyed during the Ottoman conquest of Crete.

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Zakros

Gorge of the dead

The Gorge of the Dead in Lassithi Crete: Towering over a height of 350 meters, rocks and mountain faces mark the Gorge of the Dead. The Gorge starts at the village of Zakros and continues all the way down to the wonderful bay of the Minoan Palace. The rock faces of the gorge contain a number of caves, used as burial grounds during the Minoan period, which led to the gorge acquiring the name Gorge of the Dead. It takes about 2 to 2,5 hours to walk the length of the gorge. The route is incredible as it allows you to take in the beautiful landscape of the valley.

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Exo Mouliana

Richtis Gorge

Richtis Gorge is a gorge that starts at the traditional village Exo Mouliana, which is located on the national road between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia, and ends at the secluded Richtis beach, just east of the village Kalavros. The hiking trail is about 4 km. Rich vegetation (mainly platanus trees, wild berries and local flowers and herbs) and animal life (mainly local species of butterflies, small reptiles, birds and small mammals) can be observed along the way, as well as old stone bridges and water mills before it culminates with the Richtis Waterfall and beach, making the Richtis gorge trail one of the most diversified hiking experiences in Crete.

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