Palaikastro, a picturesque town located on the eastern coast of Crete, has retained its unique character amidst growth, with an economy primarily based on agriculture and tourism. In Palaikastro, visitors can find a variety of accommodations that cater to different preferences and budgets. The town offers everything from cosy, family-run guesthouses to more luxurious villas and hotels, each providing a unique experience of Cretan hospitality. Many of these accommodations are conveniently located, allowing guests easy access to the town’s vibrant square, cafes, taverns, and the ancient castle. Whether you’re looking for a comfortable place to relax after exploring the town or a luxurious retreat, Palaikastro has something to suit your needs. Check below for a list of accommodation in Palaikastro.
Situated in Sitia and within 500 metres of Sitia Beach, Palazzo di Sitia Luxury Suites has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Palazzo di Sitia Luxury Suites features some rooms with sea views, and each room is equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels.
Palazzo di Sitia Luxury Suites offers a vegan or gluten-free breakfast.
Karabopetra Beach is 2.5 km from the hotel, while Vai Palm Forest is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 1 km from Palazzo di Sitia Luxury Suites.
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Located 1 km away from Hiona Beach, Hiona Holiday Hotel has a swimming pool with sun terrace and a snack bar. Its air-conditioned rooms open out to a private balcony.
Hiona Holiday rooms feature wooden furnishings and have en-suite bathroom with shower. They are all equipped with a TV and minibar.
A buffet breakfast including homemade cookies and cakes is served daily at the dining area. Guests can enjoy refreshing drinks, fresh juices and coffees at the hotel’s bar.
Hiona Holiday Hotel is 1.5 km away from Kouremenou Beach and 3.5 km from Maridati Beach. The famous palm-tree forest of Vai can be reached within 6 km. Sitia Airport is at 18 km. Free parking is available on site.
Situated on the quiet promenade of Sitia in Crete, Elysee Hotel is 50 metres from the beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and furnished balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea and the town. Facilities include a restaurant.
A satellite, flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box are included in the rooms at the Elysee. All units are stocked with an iron and telephone. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Buffet breakfast is served in the spacious dining room. Taverns and restaurants serving Cretan and Mediterranean dishes are within a 5-minute walk.
The exotic, sandy beach of Vai with the palm-tree forest is 20 km away. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental and free, private parking is possible on site.
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Hotel Sea Breeze lies 2km east of Sitia and a 10-minute drive from some of the greatest beaches in Lasithi. It offers affordable rooms, many with sea views.
The hotel has large rooms with kitchen, fridge, TV, internet and air conditioning. There are rooms with sea views and rooms with views of the countryside.
The Sea Breeze offers a café bar. Free parking and free wireless internet are provided.
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The Itanos is a 3-star hotel on Sitia’s pretty waterfront, only 200-metres from the beach. This hotel offers modern rooms, friendly service and a lovely roof garden with great views.
The hotel has 72 guest rooms, all with en suite facilities. Each room has a balcony and a range of modern amenities including satellite TV.
Breakfast is included in the room rate at this hotel and is served buffet style in the main restaurant. The hotel also has an à la carte restaurant, overlooking the water, which serves many traditional Greek and Cretan dishes. There is also a bar and 2 TV lounges.
The Itanos Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Sitia’s Blue Flag beach, which is over 2.5km long. A good range of water sports are available from the beach including sailing, kayaking, diving and fishing. Mountain-biking, hiking and horse-riding can also be arranged.
Roof garden bar and the pool operates for 2023 from May 19 to October 18.
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ResetPalekastro is a picturesque town situated on the eastern coast of Crete that has retained its unique character despite its growth. The town’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and tourism, and visitors can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the town’s square, which is lined with cafes and taverns. The square is the hub of activity in the town, and visitors can spend hours observing the hustle and bustle of daily life. During the summer months, weddings are a frequent occurrence in the village, and the grand wedding feast takes place in the square, to which everyone is invited. This is an excellent opportunity to experience Cretan dancing and immerse oneself in the local culture. In addition to its lively ambiance, Palekastro is also home to an ancient castle, which lends the town its name. Visitors can explore the castle and learn about the town’s rich history and heritage. Overall, Palekastro is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to experience the authentic charm of Crete’s eastern coast.
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Located in Sitia and only 2.1 km from Karabopetra Beach, NiMar Villa provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony.
Leading onto a terrace with sea views, the air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.
The villa offers a picnic area. A bicycle rental service is available at NiMar Villa, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Vai Palm Forest is 19 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 7 km from NiMar Villa.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Muses Beach Villas – Thalia is located in Sitia. It features a garden, pool views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The villa is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Kouremenos Beach is a few steps from the villa, while Chiona Beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 22 km from Muses Beach Villas – Thalia.
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Boasting mountain views, Villa Agrilia – new for 2023! features accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 31 km from Vai Palm Forest. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
This air-conditioned villa features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a kitchen with an oven, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.
Guests can enjoy the pool with a view and garden at the villa.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 40 km from Villa Agrilia – new for 2023!.
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Boasting a hot tub, Panorama Family House is set in Palekastron. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
Providing access to a terrace with garden views, the villa consists of 5 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. A flat-screen TV is offered.
Kouremenos Beach is less than 1 km from the villa, while Maridati Beach is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 22 km from Panorama Family House.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, La Casa Verde is located in Epáno Dhris. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a minibar and a kitchenware, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub.
The villa offers a hot tub. Guests can also relax in the garden.
Vai Palm Forest is 26 km from La Casa Verde. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.
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Located in Sitia, the beachfront Blue Horizon Villa & Suites feature a well-tended garden, an outdoor pool and a sun terrace overlooking the Cretan Sea. It offers elegantly decorated accommodation with free WiFi access and a bathroom with hydromassage shower cabin. The centre of Sitia is 500 metres away.
Fitted with carefully chosen furnishings, top-quality mattresses and linen, and eco-friendly materials, the units at Blue Horizon Villa & Suites have a fully-equipped kitchen with oven, refrigerator, toaster, microwave and coffee maker. Air conditioning and a LED TV with satellite channels are also available. Some units also include a fireplace, a washing machine and a dishwasher.
A common seating area, a shaded dining area and BBQ facilities can be found in the garden. Free sun loungers and umbrellas are also available.
Agios Nikolaos is 69 km from Blue Horizon Villa & Suites and the famous palm forest of Vai is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 2 km from the property. Free, on-site parking is provided.
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ResetNikos Agia Fotia is situated in Agia Fotia. The accommodation is 19 km from the Vai Palm Forest and has free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms with air conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 7 km from Nikos Agia Fotia.
Set 1.9 km from Kouremenos Beach, Fedra Apartments, View, Free Parking, 2mins to Beach offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.
All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer.
A car rental service is available at the apartment, while fishing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Chiona Beach is 2.1 km from Fedra Apartments, View, Free Parking, 2mins to Beach, while Vai Palm Forest is 8.7 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public, 19 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Featuring mountain views, Light Blue provides accommodation with a terrace and a kettle, around 2 km from Kouremenos Beach. This apartment offers accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.
This apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.
Chiona Beach is 2.4 km from the apartment, while Vai Palm Forest is 8.7 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 19 km from Light Blue.
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Set in Palekastron in the Lasithi region, Julia’s House has a balcony. The Vai Palm Forest is within 8.7 km of the apartment.
This apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.
Kouremenos Beach is 1.9 km from the apartment, while Chiona Beach is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 19 km from Julia’s House.
Georgia’s Apartments Kouremenos Beach features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Anevató, 300 metres from Kouremenos Beach.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Georgia’s Apartments Kouremenos Beach has a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits.
Maridati Beach is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Chiona Beach is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 21 km from Georgia’s Apartments Kouremenos Beach.
Set in Agia Fotia, Casa di Demezzo offers accommodation within 19 km of Vai Palm Forest. Complimentary WiFi is offeredthroughout the property.
Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a fridge.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 7 km from the apartment.
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ResetFeaturing garden views, Lydia Guest House provides accommodation with a garden, around 12 km from Vai Palm Forest. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
The holiday home is composed of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 21 km from the holiday home.
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Located in Sitia and only 300 metres from Karabopetra Beach, Rock and Sea View House provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.
The holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
The holiday home offers a picnic area. Guests at Rock and Sea View House can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Sitia Beach is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Vai Palm Forest is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 4 km from Rock and Sea View House.
Featuring garden views, Amalthia provides accommodation with a garden, around 25 km from Vai Palm Forest. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.2 km from Sitia Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
The holiday home offers a barbecue.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 3 km from Amalthia.
Boasting sea views, Artemis ΙnCreteble Cretan Resindences Collection provides accommodation with a lounge and a balcony, around 1.9 km from Plakes Beach. This holiday home features free private parking, a kitchen and free WiFi.
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and 1 WC.
The holiday home offers a terrace.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 1 km from Artemis ΙnCreteble Cretan Resindences Collection.
Offering free WiFi and free private parking, Finikas House is located in Palekastron, just 1.3 km from Itanos Beach.
Leading onto a terrace with garden views, the air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen.
Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Vai Beach, Psili Ammos Beach and Vai Palm Forest. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 25 km from Finikas House.
Anemolia Tiny Stone House offers accommodation in Palekastron, 9 km from Vai Palm Forest. With free private parking, the property is 2.2 km from Kouremenos Beach and 2.4 km from Chiona Beach.
Providing access to a terrace with garden views, the air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 19 km from the holiday home.
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ResetIn Palaikastro, a charming town on Crete’s eastern coast, visitors are treated to a plethora of activities that showcase its rich culture and stunning natural beauty. This vibrant town offers a range of things to do, from exploring the ancient castle that gives Palaikastro its name, to immersing oneself in local culture at the lively town square. The square, bustling with cafes and taverns, is a perfect spot for experiencing the local lifestyle and perhaps even witnessing a traditional Cretan wedding feast during the summer months. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the town’s proximity to beautiful beaches and gorges, ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and hiking. Additionally, the town’s agricultural roots are evident in its surrounding landscapes, offering opportunities for agritourism and exploration of local farms. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, nature, or simply soaking up the atmosphere of a traditional Cretan town, Palaikastro has an array of experiences to offer.