Guidebook for Chametoulo
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Zakros
The Palace and the Minoan Settlement of Zakros.
The palm beach of Vai (Greek: Βάι) is one of the largest attractions of the Mediterranean island of Crete. Do not miss.
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Vai strönd
Eparchiaki Odos Monis Toplous - VaiThe palm beach of Vai (Greek: Βάι) is one of the largest attractions of the Mediterranean island of Crete. Do not miss.
Toplou Monastery (Greek: Μονή Τοπλού) is a 15th century monastery located between Sitia and Vai.
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Toplou Munkaklaustur
Toplou Monastery (Greek: Μονή Τοπλού) is a 15th century monastery located between Sitia and Vai.
Xerokambos is located 103km southeast of Agios Nikolaos, 47km south of Sitia and 69km east of Ierapetra. As evidenced by the long distances from the major cities of Lassithi, the settlement of Xerokambos is one of the most remote areas of the island. It can be accessed primarily through the road connecting the town of Sitia (and Ierapetra) with Ziros, while there is a second choice of asphalt road coming from Zakros. From Ziros, the paved road passes through some green plateaus and deserted medieval villages (Etia, Chametoulio).
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Μεγάλη Παραλία Ξερόκαμπου
Xerokambos is located 103km southeast of Agios Nikolaos, 47km south of Sitia and 69km east of Ierapetra. As evidenced by the long distances from the major cities of Lassithi, the settlement of Xerokambos is one of the most remote areas of the island. It can be accessed primarily through the road connecting the town of Sitia (and Ierapetra) with Ziros, while there is a second choice of asphalt road coming from Zakros. From Ziros, the paved road passes through some green plateaus and deserted medieval villages (Etia, Chametoulio).
The Archaeological Museum of Sitia operates since 1984 and hosts the most important archaeological finds from eastern Crete (from Sitia, Palekastro, the islets of Mochlos and Psira, the necropolis of St. George, the palace of Zakros, the Hellenistic town of Xerokambos, Ziros, Makrigialos, Lefki island and ancient Itanos).
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Archaeological Museum of Sitia
The Archaeological Museum of Sitia operates since 1984 and hosts the most important archaeological finds from eastern Crete (from Sitia, Palekastro, the islets of Mochlos and Psira, the necropolis of St. George, the palace of Zakros, the Hellenistic town of Xerokambos, Ziros, Makrigialos, Lefki island and ancient Itanos).
General Hospital Health Center of Siteia
General Hospital Health Center Sitia
Shopping
Zakros is sometimes divided into Epano Zakros (Upper Zakros), the portion higher up on the hillside, and Kato Zakros (Lower Zakros), the part near the sea. A ravine known as the "Ravine of the Dead".
Kato Zákros
Zakros is sometimes divided into Epano Zakros (Upper Zakros), the portion higher up on the hillside, and Kato Zakros (Lower Zakros), the part near the sea. A ravine known as the "Ravine of the Dead".
City/town information
Sitia
The biggest town near Chametoulo.
Beach near Vai
The name is taken after the ancient city Itanos, sited in the area. Next to the archaeological site of Itanos there are the three consecutive bays of Erimoupolis (a second name of the region). Thus, you can combine your visit to the archaeological site with a dip in the cool waters. It is noteworthy to tell that part of the ancient Itanos is under water. Thus, a unique experience is to snorkel above the ruins, which now house only fish!
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Itanos Beach
Eparchiaki Odos Monis ToplouThe name is taken after the ancient city Itanos, sited in the area. Next to the archaeological site of Itanos there are the three consecutive bays of Erimoupolis (a second name of the region). Thus, you can combine your visit to the archaeological site with a dip in the cool waters. It is noteworthy to tell that part of the ancient Itanos is under water. Thus, a unique experience is to snorkel above the ruins, which now house only fish!
Big sandy beach with all day wind which is amplified by the 'funnel effect', with some of the best wind statistics in the world!
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Surf Beach Kouremenos
ΙτανίωνBig sandy beach with all day wind which is amplified by the 'funnel effect', with some of the best wind statistics in the world!