Guidebook for Sitia, Lasithi, Crete
Food Scene
Lidl
1 Km Agiou NikolaouLidl Super Market
Entertainment & Activities
Sitia's hot and dry climate, with 300 days of sunshine annually, mild winters, cool summers and an average temperature of 20,76 C, is the ideal year-round vacation destination.
71 locals recommend
Sitia
Sitia's hot and dry climate, with 300 days of sunshine annually, mild winters, cool summers and an average temperature of 20,76 C, is the ideal year-round vacation destination.
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.
61 locals recommend
Toplou Monastery
Toplou Monastery (Greek: Μονή Τοπλού) is a 15th century monastery located between Sitia and Vai.
Parks & Nature
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.
20 locals recommend
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.
Chiona means carob storehouse in the Cretan dialect and is taken after the storehouses that were usually built next to the shore in order to transfer carobs with ships. Indeed the area was known for trading carobs. Here you can have a perfect day, especially if you combine your visit in Chiona with eating.
12 locals recommend
Chiona Beach
Chiona means carob storehouse in the Cretan dialect and is taken after the storehouses that were usually built next to the shore in order to transfer carobs with ships. Indeed the area was known for trading carobs. Here you can have a perfect day, especially if you combine your visit in Chiona with eating.
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!
23 locals recommend
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!
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.
16 locals recommend
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 palm beach of Vai (Greek: Βάι) is one of the largest attractions of the Mediterranean island of Crete. Do not miss.
94 locals recommend
Vai Beach
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.
Big sandy beach with all day wind which is amplified by the 'funnel effect', with some of the best wind statistics in the world!
22 locals recommend
Kouremenos Beach
Big sandy beach with all day wind which is amplified by the 'funnel effect', with some of the best wind statistics in the world!
Everything Else
General Hospital Health Center of Siteia
General Hospital Health Center of Site
Getting Around
Sitia Public Airport "Vitsentzos Kornaros"
Sitia Airport
Φαγητό
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