map of Crete We call the beach in the village "the beach of tears" because we usually spend the last day of our holiday here. Palaiokastro is situated 5km west of Heraklion on the new national road to Agia Pelagia. It is partly situated underneath a viaduct. There is a small beach, a bay with a few fishermans boats and a couple of taverns. The noise of the traffic doesn't seem to get through to the village though even though high up you can see the cars rush by. Up on the hill there are the remains of a Venetian fortress wall, and on the beach there is a small tower. Next and partly in front of that they have placed an ugly small building that looks like a public toilet (the must have read my website because in 2015 it was no longer there, haha). Further down the village it's very peaceful, and you will find the church, houses with fruitgardens, and small mandarine and orange fields.

In a way it is strange that this small village in the north of Crete at such a short distance from the capital Heraklion and from the airport seems to have escaped from all sorts of tourism. The people on the beach are mainly locals. In 2008 they have started to make a new exit to the village from the main road, making it easier accessible, which probably also means that many more people are going to discover the village. Who knows the peace and quiet in Palaiokastro might end soon.

Palaiokastro Villas - villas with private pool in Palaiokastro

Built on a hillside among olive groves, Palaiokastro offers villas with panoramic views of the surrounding area and Cretan Sea. Each comes with a private pool and sun terrace, while free WiFi is available in all areas. All accommodation units come with a spacious living room, a flat-screen TV and an open-plan kitchen with full equipment and dining area. The bathroom includes a shower and hair dryer. Air conditioning and a washing machine are standard. An array of taverns, cafï¿½s and grocery stores are 700 metres from Palaiokastro Villas. Palaiokastro Beach is at a distance of 500 metres. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is located 18 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.

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