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Megali Kefala
The amazing beach of Megali Kefala is quite a distance to the south of Vai and the only way to access it is through the hiking trail. The beach’s cliffs contain multicolored metamorphosed Phyllite-Quartzite unit rocks, which create a unique seaside scenery.
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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.
Psili ammos Beach: An exceptional beach with fine, golden sand and turquoise waters. Is is located very close to the south of famous Palm Beach Vai, east Crete, 7km north from Palekastro village and 90km far from Heraklion city.
The hills create a natural division for privacy.Its name means Fine Sand and the sand extends up to the hill.
On Psili Ammos beach, once can see the characteristic dunes, which are, Aeolian coastal sand deposits, which create low sand dunes extending over the entirety of the beach’s coastal zone.
In order to reach this remote beach, you have to walk 10 min. starting from Vai palm beach to southeast.
Palm beach Vai
Vai beaches are located 25 km from Sitia and 6 km far from Palekastro Village. The combination of a magnificent beach with a rare grove of palm trees makes Palm Beach Vai one of the absolute musts of Crete.
According to a legend, Arab pirates who came to Crete threw out the pips of the dates they were eating while they were here and that from these came this grove of 5000 palms. It is prohibited to camp overnight within the grove, which covers an area of 60 acres and is protected by fencing under the care of the Forestry Service. It is organised and has been awarded with the EU Blue Flag.
It is an exotic, tropical beach with fine sand and pebbles and crystal-clear blue sea. 155 km far from Heraklion Airport.
Live a different lifestyle in the eco - traditional studios, located in Palekastro, Sitia in east Crete. Our aim is to combine ecology with tradition to offer you an unforgettable experience: a return to a traditional and tranquil way of life, away from the perpetual pace of today.
Natural Coastal wetland that reserves water throughout the year. Its existence is preserved by the concentration of underground and surface waters also affected by the sea. Dominant vegetation is Typha domigensis, as well as Arundo donax and Tamarix smyrnensis, mainly around the pond area.
Size: 2.000 square meters.
The wetland is located within the limits of a NATURA zone
Maridati wetland is important as resting area of the migratory birds.
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