Isolation and South Seas beaches
- Xerokambos
Xerokambos doesn't belong to the municipality Itanos but to Lefkis.
But nevertheless this beautiful place is not to remain unmentioned
here. Going to Xerokambos is easy, there are tow different
roads:
1. From Palekastro over Sitia moving southwards.
On the motorway to Ierapetra turn briefly behind Episkopi
to the left and follow the sign-posting to Ziros. From there
a new tar route that reminds of alpine fitting races
leads to Xerokambos.
2. Briefly behind the local end of Zakros
follow the new sign that refers to the way to Xerokambos. Now
there are 9 kilometres on a brand new tar road into the south,
past at abyss-deep ravines and through endless and lonely Olive
plantations. A genuine adventure. [35 minutes to drive from
Palekastro]
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| Lonely beaches at the
"end of the world" |
Isolation
In former times Xerokambos was a summer settlement of the inhabitants
of Ziros and Chandras. Gradually the small and scattered
place awakes from its sleeping beauty. During the past 10
years building activity increased and each year there are
a number of new roads. Meanwhile there are a handful of
nice flats and some very good taverns. Everything waits
for the big run if Sitia opens the new international airport.
Lovely place: Villa Petrino 
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| Crystal waters and
sandy beaches |
Ideally for families
While in April the water still is cold in the north and even
body builders are in trouble jumping into ''the pond'' with 17
degrees or less, down here water is somewhat warmer. The difference
is up to 3 degrees both in summer and winter. The flat coast
warms fast, families with children will appreciate. In the summer
Xerokambos becomes however frequently a furnace. If the wind
falls asleep the fine sandy beaches becomes a glowing pan.
Nature paradise
At the northern end of the beaches there is an enormous lagoon
and in several years it's full of live even in summer. During
spring and autumn numerous migratory birds are taking a rest.
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