In order to facilitate your visit in the Itanos municipality, Hoteliers Association with the collaboration of Municipal Enterprise and Professional association of Palekastro, issued this guide, complementary, whishing you a pleasant stay:
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Hotel Ostria
July 25, 2008-Sitia Palekastro Hotels::Sitia Palekastro accommodation::Sitia Palekastro rooms to rent-
We welcome you to Hotel Ostria, Palekastro.
Crete has much to offer its visitors: Sandy beaches, rocky mountains, a unique fauna, exellent food – the world famous cretan cusine- , significant archaeological and natural beauties.
My name is Spiros Papadakis.
My family and I operate Ostria Hotel.
Its building work has been completed in May 2007.
The hotel is consisted of 17 rooms.
The staff of Ostria Hotel are warm, welcoming and friendly, always at your service, there to make your holiday one to remember!
Sitia, Palekastro, Eastern Crete: The hotel is located at the exit of Palekastro village, on the way to Vai Palm Beach, 500m far from the center of the village. Palekastro – Sitia region is known for it’s natural beauty and it’s traditional character which remains unalterable and they make up an attractive polo gravity for tourism native or foreign. The distance from the Heraklion airport is 145 km and from Sitia 19 Km.
Within walking distance of the hotel you can find: super markets, restaurants, medical shop and car rental, the hotel has it’s own private parking.
The famous sandy Palm beach Vai is only 6 km away from the building and the windsurf beach Kouremenos is 1,5 km far.
Eastern Crete Car Rental
July 13, 2008Minoan Tours – Sitia, Heraklion & Palekastro. Car hire in Crete…
Heraklion Port & Heraklion Crete Airport Car Rental Delivery
& Collection Service. Delivery & Collection to/from your HOTEL. (the only Car Rental office in Palekastro).
At the Minoan Tours Sitia Rent a Car company, our wish is that your have the most
relaxing and enjoyable holiday ever in Crete. For this reason, we provide
our efficient rental car delivery/collection service to/from Crete Heraklion Port and Crete Heraklion Airport,
and at whatever time specified by our client. We contact you for the details of the delivery and collection of the car rental.
Don’t hesitate to come in contact with us if you have any questions regarding our services.
Our company is open in winter, too
We take on the car rental from Crete Iraklion to Crete Hania and Rethymno with assistance of reliable associated car rental companies. We offer detailed information for your stay in eastern Crete.
The minimum age limit of the driver is 24 years.
COLLISION DAMAGE CAUSED BY ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE AS WELL AS TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS. PLEASE, DRIVE ON ASPHALT ROADS.
The time publication of his/her driving licence must be over one year.
The petrol is paid by the lessee.
All traffic offences are paid by the lessee.
From April to October : Daily Charge. From November to March: 24hour Charge.
In order your car to be reserved, you need to deposit an amount in our Bank account.
Akti Villas in Kouremenos
July 9, 2008Akti Villas – apartments in Kouremenos
The complex is located in a quiet and picturesque area in Kouremenos, 2 km far away from Palekastro, eastern Crete. It is ideal for couples and families looking for quality and ultimately relaxing holidays away from the mudding crowds. Akti Villas is built to offer a comfortable and friendly environment for ideal summer vacations.
It lays only 30m from the sea surrounded by a green area of olive trees
Make your holidays without the disturbance of animation and night activities in the nearby areas), permit you to enjoy peace and privacy without restrictions.
The location is breathtaking, with views of the sea, looking south to Kastri hill as well as olive feelds and mountains. The unspoilt beach of Kouremenos is 30 m from the villas.
Kato Zakros BayView apartments
July 2, 2008Sitia accommodation >> Kato Zakros apartments – studios >> Xerokambos apartments – Studios
Bayview Kato Zakros apartments:
A little bit before the idyllic and virgin gulf of Kato Zakros are located the Rent rooms
and apartments “Bay View”.
Is situated 4 km away from the beach of Kato Zakros and 4 km away from the village of Zakros.
They have been built on the hill with unlimited view and clean air.
From your veranda you can enjoy a unique sunrise and the full moon.
Just behind the hotel, starts the “Gorge of Dead” well known to the hikers who cross the island of Crete.
There is also a farm of 20,000 sq.meters with wild animals
(hares, rabbits, quails, partridges, pheasants and chickens) where the visitors can have a walk.
At your stay you can visit the gorge of deads, the cavern Pelekita, the Minoan Palace,
the palm forest Vai and the virgin beaches of our region.
Olgabeach apartments in Palekastro
June 29, 2008Olgabeach apartments
The villas in Palekastro-Kouremenos are an ideal location for peaceful and relaxing vacations by the sea and an excellent starting point for day excursions to the surrounding sites (traditional villages, mountains, gorges and beaches) for those wishing to explore the area and discover the beauty of East Crete.
The Olga Villas offer a friendly environment and you will definitely enjoy your stay there. They are suitable for family vacations and for those who want to have affordable yet comfortable and unforgettable holidays.
Facilities
- Tastefully decorated
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Breakfast if required
- Air-conditioning
- Telephone
- NOVA cable TV
- The one-room studios and two-rooms apartments (45m2) can sleep up to four (4) people
- Absolute freedom and independence
- 2,5 kms from Palekastro
- Panoramic view of the sea at just 20 m
ACCOMMODATION IN EASTERN CRETE
June 28, 2008ACCOMMODATION IN EASTERN CRETE- Villas, Hotels, Apartments, Studios, Rooms :
Makrigialos:
Aeolus Villas, Artemis Villa, Ikaros villas & apartments…
Aspros Potamos
Sitia:
Hotel Flisvos
Hotel Elysee
Nereids apartments
Dimitra apartmentsPalekastro:
Ostria Hotel
Hotel Hellas
AnnaMaria apartments
Pension House Margot
Knossos Studios & Rooms
Agathias (Palekastro):
Elia Studios
Sirines
Pension Schoener Blick
Kouremenos (Palekastro):
Kouremenos Beach apartments
Thalassa apartments
Akti Villas
OlgaBeach Villas
Kato Zakros :
Kato Zakros Palace
Kato Zakros Bayview
Xerokambos:
Villa Petrino
Olive Oil and Diet
June 19, 2008By the end of 1950’s, when American nutrition experts came to Crete to investigate the causes that were responsible for the longevity of Cretans, they could not believe their eyes! “My God, how much oil do you use!,” exclaimed Dr. Ancel Keys, as he was looking at a plate of green salad virtually floating in olive oil. In fact, Dr. A. Keys’ observation was subsequent to similar remarks/observations made centuries earlier by travellers from other regions of the world, who were also interested in scrutinizing the daily life and habits of Cretans.
Today it is believed that the secret for a long and healthy life lies in olive oil, the principal ingredient of Cretan diet. Past and present research conducted in the USA and Europe supports the view that olive oil not only shields the human heart from diseases, but also increases the good operation of other organs or protects the human organism from a long range of diseases. For one thing, it reduces cholesterol3; it has excellent antioxidant properties and wards off all forms of cancer; in addition, it supports the operation of liver and is ideal for those people suffering from diabetes and other diseases!
The quality of Cretan and Aegean olive oil enjoys wide reputation all over the world. This is because it is not an industrial but a natural product received by crushing the olive fruit and is free from preservatives and chemical additives. It is pure, light and tasteful; in short, it is the best olive oil in the world. The olive trees are cultivated with love and care, with due respect for tradition, while the juice is packaged pure by small packaging units that respect themselves and their consumers.
Try pure olive oil instead of butter in your breakfast … just dip country hard-bread, or a slice of whole-kernel bread in it! You may find this an excellent and tasteful alternative to your normal breakfast. Olive oil can be flavoured by mixing it in the bottle with a combination of herbs or those of your choice.
Palekastro
March 5, 2008The village of Palekastro is situated in the most eastern corner of the island. This unsophisticated, rural, Cretan village of 1300 inhabitants, has been relatively unaffected by the inroads of tourism despite its superb nearby beaches, where you can enjoy water sports and swimming. The traditional factor 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. 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! 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. 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 winter holidays and you can use it as a base for touring eastern Crete.
