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 It is a two hours car journey
from Heraklion to the softly curving
great bay of Sitia, and the harbour town of the same name. 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 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 waterfront. The steep climb up wards
from the harbour front leads to the fort with views down over the
esplanade and ferryboat 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 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 a delightfully restful holiday.
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