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.