Palaikastro
The Minoan settlement next to the sandy beach of Chiona, with nine quarters, an olive press and a sanctuary of Dictaean Zeus.
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About the museum
Next to the sandy beach of Chiona lies a Minoan settlement that flourished in the period 1550–1220 BC and was divided into nine quarters. Its ancient name remains unknown.
The luxurious houses with imposing façades and megalithic walls show the importance of the town. An olive press, a sanctuary of Dictaean Zeus and tombs have also been uncovered, which helped anthropologists draw valuable conclusions about the physical build of the Minoans.
Highlights
- Nine quarters of the Minoan town
- Sanctuary of Dictaean Zeus
- Olive press
- Tombs of anthropological interest
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Λασιθίου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3People over 65 from Greece and the EU (with ID or passport), teachers accompanying school visits, and parents accompanying primary school pupils from Greece and the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children up to 18 years of age, with ID or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for people over 65 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with a disability (67% or more) and one companion, with ID or passport and a disability certificate (KEPA or the equivalent from abroad). |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for young people aged 18–25 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Free and reduced admission also applies to other categories defined by the Ministry of Culture.
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The site is about 6 minutes by car from the modern settlement of Palaikastro and about 30 minutes from Sitia.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | From the modern settlement of Palaikastro, the walk to the site takes about 30 minutes. |
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