The beach of Kouremenos is one of the most famous beaches in Greece and abroad for the lovers of windsurfing. At one point of the beach, there is an organized windsurfing club where you can get lessons whatever your level by professional teachers. You can also rent new and in very good condition windsurfing equipment.

Less than 2 km away from the beach of Kouremenos and from Grandes Apartments, there is the village of Palekastro, one of the biggest in the area of Sitia with around 1300 inhabitants. You will find there many mini-markets, butchers, souvenir and gift shops, bookstores (one with foreign press), a pharmacy, a doctor, Internet Cafes and a bank. In Palekastro, there is also a Folklore Museum, worth to be visited during your stay.
Very close from Palekastro and on the way to Hiona, you can visit the small village of Agathias with its strong traditional style, built in amphitheater on the side of a small hill.

The lovers of nature, the walkers and trekkers should not forget to pass the gorge of Chochlakies. Remarkable canyon 5 km far from Palekastro, it is around 3 km long and the way is a remarkable experience with its impressive and wild beauty. After a walk of one and a half hour the gorge is ending to a beautiful isolated bay, idyllic for swimming, fishing and resting.

Following the way to Zakros, which is 20 km away from Palekastro, you will pass through small traditional mountain villages. Zakros is an evergreen village with water sources and tall planes. A little outside of the village, you will find the entrance of an imposing gorge, one of the biggest and most beautiful in Crete.
At the end of the gorge, lies a splendid seaside settlement, Kato Zakros, one of the quietest and picturesque corners of Crete.
At a short distance you can go until the cave of Pelekita, which is among the biggest and most beautiful in the island. It is around 5 km from Kato Zakros and it can be reached either by foot or by boat. It is a watercourse ancient underground river and it is ending in a small lake. Worth to be visited, you will however need equipment and it is not recommend to beginners without a professional guide.