Hotel Marina Village Palaikastro Sitia Crete Greece

The Eastern End of Crete is a natural and archaeological paradise, ideal touristic destination for families and people looking for relaxing holidays. Hotel Marina Village is built in the olive grove of Palaikastro at the east coast of the island, 2kms far from the village (or 900m on foot) and 800m from the local bays of Hiona and Kouremenos.

Hiona Bay of the three sandy beaches is a protected area, because of the great archaeological interest. Maybe the key to the mystery of Minoan Civilization is buried here. Some fish taverns complete the idyllic scenery of the untouched landscape.
Kouremenos Bay of the two long sandy beaches ending at the fishing harbour and the windsurfing school lies northern of Kastri Hill, which divides the coastline in the two bays.
Going back to Palaikastro from the hotel, someone meets the traditional settlement Agathias (300m on foot) with some good family run taverns and then Palaikastro, where the heart of life beats at the main square but every narrow road is a challenge for a walk.

Here you can visit the unique palm forest Vai, Erimoupolis bay, the land of the half broken in the sea today Hellenistic town Itanos, Toplou Monastery, a siluet of a Byzantine feeling characterising the entire area till Cavo (Cape) Sidero, the north – east end of Crete. And the plateau that dominates the east coast of the island and is today a monument of the Cretan life through the centuries.
Going south from Palaikastro, the road will drive you to Zakros, to Kato Zakros, a long beach with some fish taverns well known because of the ruins of the Minoan palace there, and then to Xerokampos bay.

Discover the unique Eastern End of Crete. Pure nature (a Natura 2000 area), paradise beaches, friendly people and traditional way of life create an idyllic touristic destination. For those who seek the beauty of life, which has hymned the Minoan Civilization of the strong sun and the simple wisdom. Untouched landscapes, kilometres of walking paths, hidden virgin beaches and a crossroad of various cultures through the ages.

Palaikastro

Palaikastro is situated 15kms eastern from the town of Sitia, where there is an airport and flights directly from Athens, Kasos, Karpathos and Rhodes as well as a ferry boat directly from the port of Piraeus.
The village is 150kms away from Heraklion and the centre of Crete. To come from there you will follow the national road east to Agios Nikolaos and then to Sitia. Leaving the north coast of the island and idyllic Sitia the road will drive you to Palaikastro and the main square of the village. There you will drive right (in direction to Zakros) and 50m after you will meet the road to Hiona Beach, where nearby is the hotel.

THE SMALL VILLAGE AGATHIAS 300M. FROM THE HOTEL ON FOOT

Hotel Marina Village can be your starting point to explore a peaceful side of the soul of Crete. We are here to accommodate your comfortable residence.