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Kouremenos Beach
Category: Beach
Prefecture: Lassithi
Address: Kouremenos, Sitia
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Kouremenos Beach



Kouremenos Beach and windsurfing in East Crete.

The longest beach of Palekastro area (1.5 km length) is only 2 km far from Palekastro village and 20 from Sitia. It is sandy and the bottom is ideal for divers. Very close to the beach you can find some taverns that serve fresh fish any time. 

The beach here is mostly sandy with a few small pebbles dotted around, there is no need for booties here. The water is super flat but a small wind shadow directly off the beach is good for non-windsurfing spectators! The secluded bay offers a huge space which some times in July and August is frequented exclusively by windsufers.

The Area of Palekastro lies approximately 2,5 hours by car from the Heraklion airport on the far North Easterly point of Crete. The drive takes you through some stunning scenery along the Northern coast line with the most dramatic views through the winding roads of Eastern Crete. The drive is rewarded by a part of Greece that is devoid of mass tourism, some would say this is the Greece of 20 year ago.The lovers of windsurfing are attracted by it, as it is famous all around Europe for this sport. See in ythis article some windsurf- images.

Of course, Palekastro has more to offer. If you feel likehaving a day off or there is not enough wind for windsurfing, you don’t need to be worried about being bored. Round-trips in rental cars can also be recommended.

Places near Kouremenos Beach


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Windsurfing in Kouremenos 2697 hits

Windsurfing
Windsurfing is a world renowned sport in Kouremenos Bay, within Sitia Natural Park. Every year, hundreds of visitors from around the world meet here to practise and compete at their favourite sport, since Kouremenos Bay combines strong favourable winds, with the absence of strong waves and offers ideal conditions for windsurfing. 
Kouremenos beach. Unspoilt by mass tourism, still offers deserted places, idyllic villages and cosy tavernas. What makes this area so attractive is its pristine, authentic atmosphere.

Come to Palekastro in summer and you will find everything your windsurfer’s heart could possibly desire – especially if you have been infected with the surfer virus for some time. East Crete area stands for strong winds.

The meltemi blasts in from the north between the hills, with forces of 7 – 8 no rare occasion in summer. Kouremenos has the position, where the meltemi is at its most reliable and strongest. Around Palekastro, the Meltemi wind increases its power through the local thermal and a funneling effect that gives the ground wind an additional 2 Beaufort. This makes Kouremenos Bay one of the most wind-certain spots in the whole of Europe. This is also why the largest wind farms in Greece are in the surrounding area of Palekastro.The Municipality of Itanos placed some showers along the beach.

The beach here is mostly sandy with a few small pebbles dotted around, there is no need for booties here. The water is super flat but a small wind shadow directly off the beach is good for non-windsurfing spectators! The secluded bay offers a huge space which is frequented exclusively by windsufers.

Kouremenos Bay offers perfect flat-water conditions near the shore, with great bump and jump conditions further out . This location is perfect for slalom and freestylers alike, and great for the progressive intermediates cracking their first gybes or chop hops.

The Area of Palekastro lies approximately 2,5 hours by car from Heraklion airport on the far North Easterly point of Crete. The drive takes you through some stunning scenery along the Northern coast line with the most dramatic views through the winding roads of Eastern Crete. The drive is rewarded by a part of Crete that is devoid of mass tourism, some would say this is the Greece of 20 year ago.

We feel that Crete is an ideal location for intermediate to advanced sailors that like to blast on the very flat water and strong wind conditions. Beginners are also catered for but this is a strong wind spot so learning time can be limited.


Of course, Palekastro has more to offer. If you feel likehaving a day off or there is not enough wind for windsurfing, you don’t need to be worried about being bored. Round-trips in rental cars can also be recommended.



 

Recently the cost of board transporting has been lowered sufficiently. Today it is very easy and cheap for you to have your own board at your holidays resort. This is what we recommend unreservedly. The car rental companies can provide to you a car with roof racks for the transportation of your board in incomparable prices at Iraklio airport.

 

Paleo Castro (Kastri)
Paleo Castro (Kastri) 2693 hits
East of Palaiokastro at the easternmost coast of Crete, in the region of Sitia, rises the steep hill “Kastri”, which separates the beaches of Kouremenos and Chiona. The castle was called Paleo Castro (Old Castle) by the Venetians. Its name was “Rizokastro” before. 

Here, the Venetians built a fortress, probably on the ruins of a preexisting Minoan fort and certainly on an existing Byzantine castle.The fort was abandoned early, before the conquest of Crete by the Ottomans in the 17th century. In 1668, the Turkish traveler Evliya Çelebi reported that it was already ruined. Today almost nothing remains of the fort.

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Hotel Ostria 2671 hits

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.

 




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Porto Heli 2666 hits

The hotel Porto Heli is a traditional complex of apartments only 1km from the village of Palekastro, nearby the beautiful beach of Kouremenos, famous for its windsurf Club, and only 8km from the unique palm beach of Vai.

The distance from Sitia Port-Airport is 20km and from Heraklion Airport 148km.

 

 

 


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Thalassa 2663 hits

Thalassa apartments in Palekastro, East Crete.

Thalassa apartments offer charming self catering accommodation for your holidays in Palekastro, Sitia and East Crete.

 

 

 

 


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Casa Di Mare 2656 hits

Casa di Mare apartments located just 70m from the sandy beach of Kouremenos, in the middle of an olive grove of 6000sqm In Casa di Mare you will find Cretan hospitality combined with the personal care that the family owners provide during your vacation.

 


Maridati
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Maridati beach is to the north of Kouremenos gulf and has been known for years for its unique multicolored rock formations. They are multicolored shale and other metamorphosed rocks of the Phyllite-Quartzite unit. 

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Akti Villas 2629 hits

Akti Villas in Kouremenos : The complex is located in a quiet and picturesque area in Kouremenos, 2 km far away from Palekastro, East 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.

 


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Castri Village 2627 hits

It’s a great pleasure to welcome you to Castri Village Hotel. The management team and the staff of our hotel will be there for you in order to provide you a time to remember.

CASTRI VILLAGE

is built near the most beautiful beach of the Eastern Crete, on the hill of Kouremenos, with an exceptional view. It is 300 meters away from the beach of Kouremenos, 2 kilometers away from the village of Palekastro and close to the famous palm forest of Vai.


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Olgabeach 2617 hits

2 of the 5 Olga Beach apartments consists of a big (one-room-studio 45m2) living/sleeping room with two beds (two additional bed can be provided if required). Located just 30m from the awesome Kouremenos Beach, East Crete Palekastro region, which  is famous as the windsurf point-centrer in east Crete.

The 3 others apartments has separate bedrooms (two-rooms-apartment).


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Akti Villas 2614 hits

Akti Villas in Kouremenos : The complex is located in a quiet and picturesque area in Kouremenos, 2 km far away from Palekastro, East 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.

 


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Olgabeach 2608 hits

2 of the 5 Olga Beach apartments consists of a big (one-room-studio 45m2) living/sleeping room with two beds (two additional bed can be provided if required). Located just 30m from the awesome Kouremenos Beach, East Crete Palekastro region, which  is famous as the windsurf point-centrer in east Crete.

The 3 others apartments has separate bedrooms (two-rooms-apartment).