{"id":13070,"date":"2021-06-07T21:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T19:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T11:03:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T10:03:24","slug":"visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Sitia: postcard city of Crete!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#How_to_get_to_Sitia\" >How to get to Sitia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#1_Flights_to_Sitia_Airport\" >1. Flights to Sitia Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#2_By_car\" >2. By car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#3_By_bus\" >3. By bus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#Where_is_Sitia_in_Crete\" >Where is Sitia in Crete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Sitia_in_2023\" >Where to sleep in Sitia in 2023?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#1_Your_hotel_in_Sitia\" >1. Your hotel in Sitia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#2_Our_best_kept_secret_%F0%9F%92%93_sleep_at_the_Sitia_Beach_Hotel_%E2%AD%90%E2%AD%90%E2%AD%90%E2%AD%90%E2%AD%90\" >2. Our best kept secret &#x1f493;: sleep at the Sitia Beach Hotel &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#What_to_do_in_Sitia_in_2023\" >What to do in Sitia in 2023?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#1_The_Archaeological_Museum_of_Sitia\" >1. The Archaeological Museum of Sitia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#2_Visit_the_archaeological_site_of_Zakros\" >2. Visit the archaeological site of Zakros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#3_Visit_the_Kazarma_Castle\" >3. Visit the Kazarma Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#4_Getting_lost_in_the_alleys_of_beautiful_Sitia\" >4. Getting lost in the alleys of beautiful Sitia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#5_Our_top_3_beaches_around_Sitia\" >5. Our top 3 beaches around Sitia!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#The_beach_of_Vai_not_to_be_missed\" >The beach of Vai, not to be missed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#Kouremenos_beach\" >Kouremenos beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#Itanos_beach\" >Itanos beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#6_The_Richtis_Gorge\" >6. The Richtis Gorge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#7_The_Zakros_Gorge\" >7. The Zakros Gorge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#Weather_Sitia_what_is_the_weather_like_during_the_year\" >Weather Sitia: what is the weather like during the year ?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#Minimum_and_maximum_temperatures\" >Minimum and maximum temperatures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#When_to_go_to_Sitia\" >When to go to Sitia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#History_of_the_city_of_Sitia\" >History of the city of Sitia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/#Sitia_what_do_you_think_about_the_destination\" >Sitia: what do you think about the destination ?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p>Passing the posh resort of Agios Nikolaos towards the eastern end of Crete, the beautiful Sitia is a small seaside town known for the kindness and beauty of its inhabitants. This small Cretan city is an ideal destination for vacationers who want to get away from the very touristy areas of the western part of the Greek island. It is the most unspoiled place on the island of Gods (Crete&#8217;s nickname) where life does not depend on tourism. Sitia will allow you to get to know the Greek and Cretan culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><strong>But what to do in Sitia?  <\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><em><strong>How to get there?<\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><em><strong>Where to sleep in Sitia ?<\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Crete Autrement offers you its travel guide on the spot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Sitia\"><\/span>How to get to Sitia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Flights_to_Sitia_Airport\"><\/span>1. Flights to Sitia Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-431\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vol-crete.jpg\" alt=\"What is the best month to go to Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vol-crete.jpg 996w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vol-crete-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vol-crete-768x436.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sitia has its own small airport (there are 3 in Crete, the others being in Heraklion and Chania), but is also easily accessible from Heraklion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_By_car\"><\/span>2. By car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Renting a car is a particularly good choice when traveling to Sitia. From the international airport of Heraklion for example, where most of the flights from EU land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road is very beautiful, especially the section connecting Agios Nikolaos to Sitia. Moreover, if you rent a car locally, you will have all the flexibility you need to thoroughly explore the area of Sitia and visit the many attractions and other beaches. If you are traveling in high season, it is recommended to book online in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_By_bus\"><\/span>3. By bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take the bus, you have to go to the KTEL stop, which is close to the port. Departures are frequent throughout the day. If you come to Heraklion by plane, you can take the airport bus directly to the KTEL station. There are currently four buses per day and the journey takes about 3 hours. You can consult the rates here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Sitia_in_Crete\"><\/span>Where is Sitia in Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d26079.694038445105!2d26.083220198879054!3d35.20742158966114!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x1490ed8fecb9e875%3A0x691745f7872e537b!2zU2l0w61hIDcyMyAwMCwgR3LDqGNl!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1623170999047!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitia is :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>130 km east of Heraklion, 1h20 from the capital of Crete,<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>2 hours drive and 70 km east of Agios Nikolaos<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an ideal place to visit the famous Vai beach (28 km separate the two destinations), its protected palm forest, white sand and translucent water. Dikty Mountain is the nearest mountain. It is also an ideal starting point to visit the Minoan palace of Zakros located at the southeastern end of Crete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Sitia_in_2023\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Sitia in 2023?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Your_hotel_in_Sitia\"><\/span>1. Your hotel in Sitia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Sitia has the good fortune to be located not far from famous seaside resorts in Crete, such as Agios Nikolaos or Elounda (to name a few). Tourists and vacationers have the opportunity to stay in beautiful hotels in Sitia itself, but also in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your hotel now on this map:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2163658\" data-target_aid=\"2163658\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"35.2086503\" data-longitude=\"26.1052329\" data-landmark_name=\"Sitia\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Sitia, Greece\" data-zoom=\"13\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2163658\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Our_best_kept_secret_%F0%9F%92%93_sleep_at_the_Sitia_Beach_Hotel_%E2%AD%90%E2%AD%90%E2%AD%90%E2%AD%90%E2%AD%90\"><\/span>2. Our best kept secret &#x1f493;: sleep at the Sitia Beach Hotel &#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;&#x2b50;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A beautiful beach with a view of the city. A top of the line Spa. Several swimming pools. A dense and omnipresent nature, from the pool to the rooms. Delicious meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.fr.html?city=-828223&amp;aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">book your room at Sitia Beach<\/span><\/a> for a couple stay from 700\u20ac per week for a couple!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.fr.html?city=-828223&amp;aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-piscine.jpg\" alt=\"Where to sleep in Sitia ?\" class=\"wp-image-5935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-piscine.jpg 956w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-piscine-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-piscine-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1065\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-spa.jpg\" alt=\"Where to find a luxury hotel in Sitia?\" class=\"wp-image-5939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-spa.jpg 956w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-spa-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-spa-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-spa-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-spa-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.fr.html?city=-828223&amp;aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-chambre.jpg\" alt=\"Which hotel to choose in Sitia ?\" class=\"wp-image-5931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-chambre.jpg 956w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-chambre-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-chambre-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-chambre-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-sitia-chambre-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.fr.html?city=-828223&amp;aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\"><strong><em>SEE AVAILABILITIES HERE !<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Sitia_in_2023\"><\/span>What to do in Sitia in 2023?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Archaeological_Museum_of_Sitia\"><\/span>1. The Archaeological Museum of Sitia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cretesitia.gr\/index.php\/fr\/sight-seeing-archeological-sites\/museums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sitia has a marvelous archaeological museum<\/a> where you can admire discoveries made in Crete, dating from many periods of history. Discoveries and objects from legendary Bronze Age places:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the small island of Mochlos (almost certainly formerly connected by a narrow strip to the continent),<\/li><li>Zakros, one of the 4 Minoan palaces of Crete.<\/li><li>Palaiokastro (village in Crete) where the statue Paleokastro Kouros was discovered<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Visit_the_archaeological_site_of_Zakros\"><\/span>2. Visit the archaeological site of Zakros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How can we not talk about Zakros as well?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A folklore museum where you can admire high quality Cretan embroidery and weaving, as well as beautiful folk costumes. These are part of the traditional Cretan life carried during the village festivities where folk dances and good music are also watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Visit_the_Kazarma_Castle\"><\/span>3. Visit the Kazarma Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The only trace of the Venetians that remains in the current city of Sitia is the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kazarma_fortress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">castle of Kazarma<\/a>. Today, it is often used for concerts and outdoor events. The view of Sitia and its surroundings is breathtaking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Getting_lost_in_the_alleys_of_beautiful_Sitia\"><\/span>4. Getting lost in the alleys of beautiful Sitia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1062\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-crete.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-5927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-crete.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-crete-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-crete-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-crete-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption>Great postcard!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The port of the very picturesque Sitia (as well as many other ports in Crete, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-chania-our-12-must-dos-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chania <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/5-things-to-do-in-elounda\/\">Elounda<\/a> for example) is a must to visit the traditional fish taverns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to taste the Cretan specialties. Rak\u0131, distilled grape brandy, is the favorite drink of many Cretans. It is a pure but very strong drink &#8211; stay calm at first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Our_top_3_beaches_around_Sitia\"><\/span>5. Our top 3 beaches around Sitia!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_beach_of_Vai_not_to_be_missed\"><\/span>The beach of Vai, not to be missed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vai beach is located only 24 km east of Sitia and is a real must see not only for the local people but also for all tourists in Crete!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with its huge natural palm forest with nearly 5,000 trees, more than 2,000 years old. Legend has it that the forest originated from historical stones eaten by the Phoenicians, who often traded with ancient Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-237\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai.jpg\" alt=\"What is the most beautiful beach in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-5399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plage-crete-vai-768x455.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The beach on its side is a preserved area of Crete, the program: fine sand, transparent and turquoise water, deckchairs, umbrellas&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kouremenos_beach\"><\/span>Kouremenos beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Windsurfing in Crete, Kouremenos beach, Gone Surfing Crete windsurf center\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9HZzK17PuJQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach of Kouremenos is located just in front of the peninsula of Sitia (where Vai is located). This long sandy beach is popular with windsurfers from all over Europe. This means that there is quite a bit of wind on site all year round. There is also a small fishing port and several taverns on the seafront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One (the one?) of the best spots on the island to go windsurfing or kitesurfing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itanos_beach\"><\/span>Itanos beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Itanos beaches &amp; ancient ruins Sitia Crete Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DO4FP_h9qYQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Itanos Beach is located just above Vai Beach. It is in fact a series of three sandy coves with preserved beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Richtis_Gorge\"><\/span>6. The Richtis Gorge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Richtis Gorge, Crete, Greece | Life in POV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WN6wqbFB0Ac?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>About 26 minutes away by car, you will find the fabulous Richtis Gorge and its incredible waterfall. At the departure of the village of Exo Mouliana, the walkers must know that they leave then for a hike of 3 hours! The gorges reach a height of 350 m in 3 km of walking. The walk ends at Richtis Beach: a river that crosses the gorge, and that explains not only the humidity on the spot, but also the presence of vegetation and the smell of plants that you can smell all along the walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end the view is incredible, with a natural pool, fed by a waterfall. Ideal to refresh yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Zakros_Gorge\"><\/span>7. The Zakros Gorge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Gorge of the Dead \/ The journey to Kato Zakros. Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6XyFf5ffhiw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zakros Gorge is also ideal for hiking. Since the caves in the cliffs are the last resting place of the Minoans, they are also called &#8220;dead gorges&#8221;!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To access the caves, your starting point will be in the village of Ano Zakros. From there, it&#8217;s a 2-hour walk to the beach. At the end of the walk, you will find yourself near the palace of Zakros. <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zakros\">The Minoan palace of Zakros<\/a> is the least known of the four Minoan palaces excavated in Crete. It seems to have disappeared today, but its location made it the most important commercial port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the finds from Zakros are now in the archaeological museum of the island&#8217;s capital, Heraklion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_Sitia_what_is_the_weather_like_during_the_year\"><\/span>Weather Sitia: what is the weather like during the year ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_and_maximum_temperatures\"><\/span>Minimum and maximum temperatures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-tabs\"><ul><li><a href=\"#\">January<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">February <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">March<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">April<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">May<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">June<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cb-panes\"><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">9 \u00e0 15\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">9 \u00e0 16\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">10 \u00e0 17\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">12 \u00e0 20\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">15 \u00e0 24\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">19 \u00e0 27\u00b0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-tabs\"><ul><li><a href=\"#\">July<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">August<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Seven<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">October<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">November<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\">Dec<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"cb-panes\"><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">22 \u00e0 29\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">22 \u00e0 29\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">19 \u00e0 27\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">17 \u00e0 24\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">13 \u00e0 20\u00b0<\/div><div class=\"cb-tab-content\">11 \u00e0 17\u00b0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the Greek island, the city of Sitia has a very pleasant climate throughout the year. Spring and summer are hot, while the wet season is from November to January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em><strong>Its average annual temperature is 18.5\u00b0C with a fluctuation from 9\u00b0C in January to 29\u00b0C in July.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go_to_Sitia\"><\/span>When to go to Sitia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For very good weather conditions, cheap flights from France to Sitia and not too many tourists: aim for June and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_city_of_Sitia\"><\/span>History of the city of Sitia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is true that it is a small town, but its history is far from history! Sitia takes its name from the old Minoan city Eteia. This city could be the home of Myson, one of the Seven Wise Men of antiquity (some say she was from Laconia in Mora). The city has developed over the centuries, thanks to trade with Greece and other Mediterranean ports. It continued to develop during the Byzantine period until it became an episcopal post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This city was a favorite of the Venetians during their reign, but the attack of the pirate Barbarossa followed by a terrible earthquake changed the fate of the city. During the Ottoman period, Pasha H\u00fcseyin Avni rebuilt the city under the name of Avniye, although the Greeks called it Sitia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sitia_what_do_you_think_about_the_destination\"><\/span>Sitia: what do you think about the destination ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1973\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/crete-sitia.png\" alt=\"What to do in the north of Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-7167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/crete-sitia.png 800w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/crete-sitia-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/crete-sitia-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/crete-sitia-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>I really like this small and quiet seaside resort, with its very friendly inhabitants. This is the second time I&#8217;ve been to Sitia in September and although I make several trips during the year, I&#8217;ll be back next year.<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Tripadvisor, September 2019<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>The port is very typical, there is a nice view when you go up through the streets. The shopkeepers are very nice and the prices are affordable. For the market on tuesday, almost no interest there is a whole part thrift store as we can see in France. The food part is much more enjoyable, try to find the cheese maker in his little truck with his big clumps of cheese!<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Tripadvisor, April 2019<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Pleasant seaside resort without being too important. Merchants go to great lengths to be helpful to you. The prices are reasonable.<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Tripadvisor, September 2018<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Passing the posh resort of Agios Nikolaos towards the eastern end of Crete, the beautiful Sitia is a small seaside town known for the kindness and beauty of its inhabitants. 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