Xerokampos: Evenings full of stars and tranquility

 
 The central beach

If you want to forget even your name and if you want to isolate at the edge of Crete, Xerokampos of  Sitia is the safest option. An unscathed by the hordes of tourists, secluded and beautiful area, located 48 km from Sitia, 29 km from Palekastro and 9 km from the coast of Kato Zakros. Almost 6 Km rich coastal bays and crystal sea but surrounded a desolate, uninhabited rocky and harsh landscape.









The "Mazdά Ammos" beach


The "Gerontόlakos" beach.

The beaches surrounding area is beautiful and ideal for those seeking tranquility, rest and relaxing vacation and at the same time, the shallow crystal clear waters make Xerokampos ideal destination for families with children.





 The rare, white lily of the sand at  "Katsounάki" beach of Xerokampos

Xerokambos offers all kinds of beaches with golden sand, white sand, pebbles and even clay for lovers of natural spa.  


 The "Άrgilos" beach

The wild beauty of the mountains and canyons combined with fantastic deserted beaches and coves carved, palms and olive groves and creates a magical setting. The islands opposite, named "Kάvali",   await lovers of the deep and good swimmers to discover the secrets they keep. 


 The "Alatsolίmni" beach

You will not find many touristic infrastructures. But you can secure comfortable accommodation possibilities, including plenty of food  and very well cooked.  There are 5 restaurants in Xerokampos, a snack-bar and a supermarket, but no other kind of tourist shops, kiosks or any luxury hotel, disco or bank ATMs.Credit card is accepted only at the tavern "Akrogiali" (Ambelos Beach) and Taverna "Kostas" (with Internet Point).



 The "Amάtu" beach
 The nearest medical help is 25 minutes by car and is provided in Ziros (at the military base that exists), you can find a pharmacy and a bank. The petrol station is at Zakros (10 min by car).The first equipped hospital is about 50 minutes by car to Sitia.



The "Potamόs" beach

Therefore it is essential fluids procuring essential drugs and money before you arrive. Xerokambos is a small oasis, a place without unnecessary luxuries of any kind!


The "Ligiάs Lάkos" beach
Pure, chaste, away from the chaos, nothing here could not bring you back to the stress of everyday life. The evenings are still full of stars and tranquility.

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