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Palekastro / East Crete Excursions In east  Crete, the famous palm beach of Vai (7 kms) is worth a visit, and so are the ruins of Itanos (7 kms), the Minoan palace of Roussolakos (6 kms), and the village of Kato Zakros (29 kms) with it's bay and it's Minoan excavation site. A mountain road runs from  Sitia (22 kms) to Makrigialos (57 kms) and to the beaches on the south coast, and further on to  Ierapetra (81 kms) with it's picturesque Venetian fortress.   Kato Mera, the old town of Ierapetra, is of typical Mediterranean flair and has many small shops and workshops where hand-made souvenirs of many kind are on offer.   Aghios Nicolaos is the capital of the governmental district of Lassithi which obtains it's name from the high plateau in the district's west, and also includes the two townships of Ierapetra on the south coast and Sitia in the East of the north coast.   The town center is located on a small peninsula which spreads eastward into the Mirambelou bay. By the southern edge there is a small fishing port and marina. The true port of  Aghios Nicolaos is however located by the peninsula's northern edge. From here, ferry boats travel to Piraeus, Rhodes, Iraklion and Sitia several times per week. The excursion boats which head towards the former lepers' island of Spinalonga several times per day moor here as well.   Voulismeni lake which is a small sweetwater lake is located at the side behind the port, and connected to the harbour basin via a channel. It is used as a berth for many small fishing boats. Around the port and the lake, numerous restaurants, tavernas, kafenions and souvenir shops line up. Inside the town there are several smaller hotels and apartment houses with a rather private atmosphere.   Road distance: 92 kms *)   *) Shortest road distance from Maridati Apartments   Contact / Site notice Taverna Maridati GR-72300 Palekastro Presented by: GR-74100 Rethymnon-Pighi Fax 0030 28310 20011   Email to K.E.I.E.K. All items subject to alteration without notice - Errors excepted Maridati Apartments is brought to you by The Internet Catalog of Crete - on the internet since 1996 - Recommend this site to a friend   m-tours wallpapers Recommendations:   Supreme standard olive oil from organic cultivation in Crete, Greece Oil has been made from olives in Crete since the dawn of history, and today's olive trees are the result of thousands of years of cultivation.   Haritakis Brand Cucumbers: Supreme standard vegetable from Rethymnon The Haritakis family at Rethymnon on Crete since generations cultivate vegetable of highest quality.   Creta online Real Estate Catalog The real estate catalog by Creta online: Plots, houses and business facilities on the entire island of Crete   Eurocars Rent Car Crete - Your Car Rental Crete Agency Car Hire Crete Hire a car in Crete at Heraklion airport or Chania airport, on-line rent a car in Crete at the port of Rethymnon, rental car delivery to your hotel in Crete.