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Port of Sitia Sitia is located on the north coast in the bay of Sitia, in east part of Crete. Sitia is a meeting point for different people all over the world and for very ancient civilizations. Its geographical position - being the farther east port of Crete - its natural characteristics and its historical course makes Sitia an extraordinary good combination of differences well combined together.

Here lies the ancient "Gate of the East" Europe can be heard by its name for the first time  in this town. The acquaintance with Sitia doesn't only mean the feeling of warm and bright sun, the crystal sea, the virgin land, the winds which  refresh summer seasons. To come to know this magic corner of Crete is at the same time a charming journey to the ancient sources of European Civilization and an initiation to the live tradition of today, a tradition which has been created by the combination of nice landscapes, long history and the hospitable soul of Sitia. All above are existing in full harmony and can give a dynamic environment to your unforgetable holidays.

For the visitors  who will choose to visit or stay in Sitia, there is a variety of culture and folklore treasures that one must definitely "conquer" before living Sitia:
  • Visit the Archeological and the Culture Museum with worthwhile exhibits.
The Archeological Museum of Sitia is one of the most important district Museums of Greece.It gathers a lot of exhibits from all the regions of Sitia Province,which cover a period of about 4.000 years from the New Stone Age (3.500 b.C) till the Byzantine Period (500 a.C).In this Museum one can see finds of great value such as the unique gold-ivory small statue from the Minoan period which was found in Paleokastro amongst many more.
  • Enjoy the bay of Sitia from the Venetian Castle of Kazarma, especially during the summer nights. The well designed area is suitably decorated for festivities such as the "Kornaria" , a feast to honor Vintsetzos Kornaros.View of Sitia in Crete

  • Taste the fresh fruits products of the Sitian land.

  • Enjoy the marvelous taste of the traditional sweets like the famous "kalitsounia" (small sweet pies filled with local cheese) and the "xerotigana" (fried pastry with honey).

  • Feel the unique aroma from the Cretan Sea while you enjoy a meal or a drink at the picturesque "tavernas" by the port.

  • Discover the traditional tastes in restaurants built on the roofs of some old noble houses or hidden in a cozy corner of the town.

  • Visit archeological sites spread all over the town's surroundings.

Come to know Sitia town by driving individually through its roads, which can give the opportunity to come closer to the simplicity and the kindness of the people of this southeast European city.