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Palekastro
City in Crete, Greece
Overview
Palekastro is a charming, traditional village set on the eastern tip of Crete, known for its close-knit community and easy access to stunning beaches. Visitors are drawn here for the peaceful atmosphere, Cretan cuisine, and proximity to natural wonders like Vai Beach and archaeological sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
Crete
Population
1,024
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.20°, 26.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,345
Local Cost
$808
Local Income
$850
Cashless
35
English
50
Temperature
19.8°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
14.3°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
4.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
459 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
JSH
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 88 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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