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Sitia in Crete
Hotels and apartments
It is a two hour car journey from Heraklion to the softly
curving great bay of Sitia, and the harbour town of the same name
which is noted for its fine wines and particularly peace loving, hospitable
and cheerful inhabitants. The white buildings of Sitia sit in tiers
like an amphitheatre, with little streets and steps taking one all
the way up to the Venetian Castle.
The beautiful sweeping beach at Sitia has been awarded
the Blue European Flag. The most easterly of the larger harbours of
Crete, this is the last stop for the ferries before they head for
the islands of Karpathos and Rhodes.
The town is built on the slopes of two hills, which
rise up from the sea around one end of the bay. It was known as La
Sitia by the Venetians, who built a fortified wall and castle, and
the walk towards the harbour has all of the charm one hopes to find
in a Greek water front. The steep climb upwards from the harbour front
leads to the fort with views down over the esplanade and ferry boat
quay.
The beach, with its fine white sand, sun loungers, umbrellas
and invitingly safe clear waters, is ideal for beach lovers and children
alike. The local people have a reputation of lovers of music and festivals,
and the August celebration of the sultana, with its never ending flow
of wine, can be unforgettable! The most interesting day excursions
from Sitia are to the Minoan ruins at Zakros, Vai beach, Palekastro
and Topolou monastery, or the Valley of the Dead. Our holiday accommodation
is situated on the outskirts and surrounding area of Sitia, and is
chosen to offer visitors an delightfully restful holiday.
Hotels & apartments in Sitia
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Top beaches. Crete, Greece
Geropotamos
You can spot its characteristic arks from the National Road connecting Herakleion and Rethimno. Once you get down and harbor in, you will forget about roads and traffic…
Agios Pavlos (Southern Rethymno - Crete)
Behind the protected creek, 30 meters high dunes and an amazing sunset at “Triopetra”, the “three-rocks-cape”. Trying to climb up the sand hills on your way back is not an easy task, especially when the sun is burning - and it really does burn around here!
Plakias (Southern Rethymno - Crete)
A series of small private beaches for total tannning…
Frangokastello (Southern Rethymno - Crete)
The Venetians built the castle bearing the same name during 14th century as a watchtower over the surrounding area and the sea. Today its ruins dominate the underlying lagoon of green-blue, or blue-green if you prefer, waters.
Rodakino (Southern Rethymno - Crete)
Your bathing suit is optional, your sunscreen products mandatory.
Lakki east of Frangokastello (Southern Rethymno - Crete)
Something here for everyone: shallow waters for the young, rocky parts for line fishing, Frankokastelo is not far away if you like to immerse yourself in Medieval Cretan history…
Liggres between Agia Galini and Plakias (Southern Rethymno - Crete)
Piece and tranquility without electricity, telephone and other useless devices…
Preveli (Southern Rethymno - Crete)
The most photographed beach of Crete. Early in the morning and late in the afternoon, when the day-trips depart, you’ll understand the reason why the hippies once considered it a spiritual centre of meditation and inner peace…
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