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ITANOS
MUNICIPALITY
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The
municipality of Itanos is situated at the East Coast of Crete.
It is based in Palaikastro, a small town 19 km from Sitia. The
overall area hosts important archaeological sites and spots of
unique natural beauty marking this region as one of the last virgin
destination for holidays.
The municipality of Itanos offers some of the most picturesque
and clean beaches in the world. Here, you can swim, fish, practise
water sports or simply relax and enjoy nature and the delicious
Cretan food. Every day you can enjoy the sun and the crystal waters
of a different beach. Some of them are busy, others stand solitary
attracting you to trace them and discover their own beauty. The
most important beaches of the municipality of Itanos from North
to South are the following:
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Itanos
(Ermoupoli). It consits if three small picturesque beaches.
The ruins of the ancient city of Itanos can be found here, part
of which is sunk in the sea. It is a lee area, 9 km from Palaikastro.
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| Vai.
A palm forest unique to Europe and situated only 1 km south of Itanos,
in a valley that ends in a breathtaking sandy beach. Every year the
beach of Vai is awarded with the "Blue Flag" confirming
that it is one of the most well organised and clean beaches of Greece.
It offers a variety of water sports, restaurants, cafes etc. |
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| Maridati.
A small scenic beach with a restaurant. Here you may relax
and admire the sea view. |
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| Kouremenos.
A long sandy beach near Palaikastro (1,5 km). The sea is ideal
for windsurfing and one of the best in Europe. Along the beach, there
are apartments to rent, restaurants and a small fishing harbour. |
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| Chiona.
An ideal beach for the whole family. Is is situated only 1,5 km
from Palaikastro, at close proximity to the small village of Agathias.
There are three restaurants serving fresh fish by the beach. You may
visit the archaeological site still under excavation by British archaeologists.
According to them, there are strong evidence for the existance of
a Minoan Palace. |
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| Kato
Zakros. The European Path
E4 goes past Pano Zakros known for its beautiful springs and the remarkable
"Gorge of Dead" and winds its way to the valley of Kato
Zakros where King Minoas built one of his palaces four thousand years
ago. Not only will you enjoy the sea and the local cuisine in the
restaurants by the beach, but you will definetely appreciate a quite
stay in the accomodation provided. |
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| Xerokampos
(Katsounaki). "Katsounaki" is a sandy beach near
the many beautiful beaches of Xerokampos which is 9 km from Pano Zakros
and situated in the municipality of Lefki. It offers a variety of
restaurants and apartments to rent. |
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| Karoumes
beach. Reaching the village of Chochlakies,
walk on the indicated path that leads to the entrance on the gorge
and the beach. It will take you one hour, the path is practicable
all the way along, and you will arrive to a lovely beach perfect for
swimming and for fishing. |
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