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Town on island of Crete in Greece
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Sitia (Greek: Σητεία) is a city in the Sea of Crete region of Greece.
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Vai Beach is one of the most unique beaches in Greece, backed by Europe’s largest natural palm forest.
Greek: Μονή Τοπλού
Founded in the mid 15th century, is one of the most significant monasteries in Crete.
Greek: Καζάρμα
A 13th century Venetian fortress.
Small museum displaying local archaeological finds, with a focus on artifacts from the Minoan era.
Greek: Φαράγγι του Ρίχτη
Hiking path for the 4-km gorge starts just below Exo Mouliana village (served multiple times daily by the bus line to Agios Nikolaos, driving time about 20 min from Sitia) and descends to a pebble beach, passing a beautiful waterfall.
Olive Coast Suites is located in Palekastro just 18 km from Sitia.
Category B’ superior hotel, began working from the summer of 2004 and is constituted from 20 bungalows (of which 3 apartments) and 8 rooms that are spread in an extent area of 16 km. above sea. Each room contains autonomous unit A/C, for heat and cold, satellite TV, mini bar/refrigerator, safe, bath/WC (with hair dryer), veranda or balcony. Also provides swimming pool (thalasso), tennis court, basketball court, volleyball court, playground, pool bar, central bar, 1 pool bar, 1 central bar, tavern, lounge with central TV/DVD/home cinema, breakfast room (breakfast buffet), Internet connection in the reception area.
one-star
This complex comprises 7 Mediterranean style bungalows/apartments, fully furnished and equipped, close to Petras beach (just 130 metres), opposite the town of Sitia. Ideal for families with children. The bungalows are built on 4 different levels of a hilloc. Check-in and keys at the Hotel Elysee.
Boutique-like, 4 floor hotel at the very sea-front of Sitia, a stone-throw away from the beach, immaculately clean, modern, nicely-decorated rooms. Spectacular view of the harbour and the sea, really friendly staff.
By bus
There are regular KTEL bus services from Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos as well as from Ierapetra. The frequency of connections depends on the time of year.
By boat
Sitia has sea connections with Heraklion, Santorini, Pireaus and other Aegean islands.
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