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Chiona Palaikastrou Beach, Lasithi
See practical info for Chiona Palaikastrou in Lasithi, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
Whitish sand beside Minoan Roussolakkos
Chiona stretches two kilometres east of Palekastro, at the easternmost tip of Crete in the Lasithi prefecture, with pale sand that lives up to its name. It is reported, though, that in the Cretan dialect "chiona" meant a carob storehouse, after the buildings that stood near the shore for loading carobs onto boats before roads reached the area.
Right beside the beach lies Roussolakkos, one of the most important Minoan settlements of eastern Crete, with the remains of an ancient harbour. To the west rises the hill of Kastri, the islet of Grandes emerges offshore, and the wider area holds the Minoan peak sanctuary of Petsofas and Toplou Monastery.
The beach has fine and coarse sand and shallow water, with a seasonal setup. Tavernas operate right beside it, there is parking, and access is via a paved road from Palekastro.
- Region
- Lasithi, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.19776, 26.27745
- Parking
- Food nearby
About this beach
The bay at Chiona Palaikastrou opens to the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Chiona Palaikastrou has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Chiona Palaikastrou has parking nearby and food nearby.
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