Guidebook for Sitia, Lasithi, Crete
Getting Around
Aéroport public de Sitia "Vitsentzos Kornaros"
Sitia airport.
Parks & Nature
Big sandy beach with all day wind which is amplified by the 'funnel effect', with some of the best wind statistics in the world!
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Kouremenos
Big sandy beach with all day wind which is amplified by the 'funnel effect', with some of the best wind statistics in the world!
The palm beach of Vai (Greek: Βάι) is one of the largest attractions of the Mediterranean island of Crete. Do not miss.
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Plage de Vai
Eparchiaki Odos Monis Toplous - VaiThe palm beach of Vai (Greek: Βάι) is one of the largest attractions of the Mediterranean island of Crete. Do not miss.
Chrissi island or Gaidouronisi is located 8 miles south of Ierapetra city, in the open Libyan Sea. It is a flat islet very famous for its tropical blue water that cover all possible palette hues of blue and green, the protected forest with large juniper trees and the thousands of broken shells that make the sand pinkish.
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Chrysi
Chrissi island or Gaidouronisi is located 8 miles south of Ierapetra city, in the open Libyan Sea. It is a flat islet very famous for its tropical blue water that cover all possible palette hues of blue and green, the protected forest with large juniper trees and the thousands of broken shells that make the sand pinkish.
Sitia is the easternmost city on Crete and is located 64km east of Agios Nikolaos. The wider area of Sitia province hosts several small beaches where you can enjoy the sun and the sea. However, some who prefer to stay close to town, can visit the long city beach.
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Sitia Beach
Sitia is the easternmost city on Crete and is located 64km east of Agios Nikolaos. The wider area of Sitia province hosts several small beaches where you can enjoy the sun and the sea. However, some who prefer to stay close to town, can visit the long city beach.
The name is taken after the ancient city Itanos, sited in the area. Next to the archaeological site of Itanos there are the three consecutive bays of Erimoupolis (a second name of the region). Thus, you can combine your visit to the archaeological site with a dip in the cool waters. It is noteworthy to tell that part of the ancient Itanos is under water. Thus, a unique experience is to snorkel above the ruins, which now house only fish!
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Itanos Beach
Eparchiaki Odos Monis ToplouThe name is taken after the ancient city Itanos, sited in the area. Next to the archaeological site of Itanos there are the three consecutive bays of Erimoupolis (a second name of the region). Thus, you can combine your visit to the archaeological site with a dip in the cool waters. It is noteworthy to tell that part of the ancient Itanos is under water. Thus, a unique experience is to snorkel above the ruins, which now house only fish!
The village retains the traditional elements of Crete intact and is an ideal destination for a relaxing holiday. The villagers, mostly originating from the village Sfaka, are very friendly and you will feel very familiar with them on the first day. If you're lucky, you might meet some of the events organized by the locals, such as fishing contests.
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Mochlos
The village retains the traditional elements of Crete intact and is an ideal destination for a relaxing holiday. The villagers, mostly originating from the village Sfaka, are very friendly and you will feel very familiar with them on the first day. If you're lucky, you might meet some of the events organized by the locals, such as fishing contests.
Sightseeing
Zakros
The Palace and the Minoan Settlement of Zakros.
Toplou Monastery (Greek: Μονή Τοπλού) is a 15th century monastery located between Sitia and Vai.
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Monastère de Toplou
Toplou Monastery (Greek: Μονή Τοπλού) is a 15th century monastery located between Sitia and Vai.
Drinks & Nightlife
ΚΑΦΕ ΚΑΦΕ
6 Kon/nou KaramanliCafe named in Greek ΚΑΦΕ-ΚΑΦΕ is a nice sea front cafe just behinde Sitia main square.