How to reach us

Home » How to reach us

The Area of Palekastro lies approximately 2 hours and 30min by car from the Heraklion airport on the far North Easterly point of Crete.

The drive takes you through some stunning scenery along the Northern coast line with the most dramatic views through the winding roads of Eastern Crete. The drive is rewarded by a part of Crete that is devoid of mass tourism, Some would say this is the Greece of 20 year ago.

The most common way to reach House Margot in Palekastro with the magnificent surroundings is the following:

Flying directly to Iraklion International Airport “Kazantzakis” from any international airport of Europe.

Arriving to Iraklion there are 3 ways to get to House Margot. The distance is 145 km (2 hours and 20 min with a car). Iraklion – Sitia : 127 km. Sitia – Palekastro : 18 km.

1. Rent a car in Heraklion Airport-Port or in Sitia Airport-Port. A car of your choice may wait for you right at the airport. See:  Car Rental for the favorable prices for our guests. The drive is magnificent and there are many places to see en route.

2. By taxi. There are always taxis outside the airport. We can arrange a taxi for you in a favourable price. If you prefer to collect your taxi there, you better discuss the price, before you get in.

3. The cheapest way is by bus. From Iraklion to Sitia and then to Palekastro, just outside the entrance of House Margot. There is a regular bus service from Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos.

When you arrive to Sitia, you can take another bus, or a taxi to Palekastro (The cost for a taxi from Sitia to Palekastro is almost € 15 !)

OTHER WAYS

If your flight is scheduled to Athens, there are many other ways to reach us.

1. By air : You can fly directly to Sitia Airport. Flights will increase in frequency after the new runway is completed. Sitia has become even more accessible since the recent extension of the airport, with regular flights from Athens of just 65 minutes’ duration. International flights will become a reality, too.

We will update the information about the completion of the runway here. For the flights from Athens currently available, see Flight Schedules in the sites above.

Booking Tel : 801 11 20000 & +30 210-9988300

For further information about air transportation
and fares consult the AEGEAN AIRLINES website

Booking Tel : +30 210-9666666

For further information about air transportation
and fares consult the OLYMPIC AIRWAYS website

2. By ferry from Pireas (Athens) to Sitia, Agios Nikolaos or to Iraklion. There is also a ferry from Agios Nikolaos, which calls in at Sitia on its way to Rhodes. See Ferry Schedules below.

Booking Tel : +30 210-4197420, +30 210-4197430

For information about sea transportation and fares consult
the ANEK LINES website

Booking Tel : +30 210-4197420, +30 210-4197430

For information about sea transportation and fares consult
the GREEKFERRIES.GR website

Booking Tel : +30 2810 399800

For information about sea transportation and fares consult
the MINOAN LINES website

Distances:

House Margot accommodation in Palekastro-Sitia, East Crete is at a key location within walking distance from restaurants and taverns for you entertainment and dining. Guests also have easy access to the following places:

• Palekastro center: 300 m
• Sitia Hospital: 18km
• Pharmacy: 300m
• Post office: 200m
• Supermarket: 100 m
• Banks: 300m
• Bus Stop: 200 m
• Chiona Beach: 2 km
• Kouremenos Beach: 2.2 km
• Vai Beach 8 km
• Sitia Town: 18 km
• Sitia Airport: 19 km
• Sitia Port: 19 km
• Bus station: 20m
• Bicycle or small bike rental: 500m
• Shops: 300m