Fortaleza de Kazarma
A Venetian fortress above the harbour, now a venue for summer concerts and events.
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Sitia: airports, things to do and where to stay
Sitia is a quiet harbour town in eastern Crete, a base for visiting Vai's palm grove, Toplou Monastery and the beaches and Minoan ruins of the area.
Sitia airports
From the airport to central Sitia
Sitia airport is about 1 km from central Sitia.
Taxi
Taxis meet flights or can be booked in advance. The town of Sitia is a few kilometres away.
Sitia
Things to do in Sitia
Puerto de Sitia
The harbour front, with café terraces and fish tavernas, is the centre of life in town.
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Playa de Vai
A beach famous for its palm grove, one of the largest in Europe. It is very busy in summer.
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Monasterio de Toplou
A fortified monastery east of Sitia, with an icon museum and a long history of resistance.
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Which airport serves Sitia?
Sitia is served by Sitia (JSH).
How far is the airport from central Sitia?
Sitia airport is about 1 km from central Sitia.
How do I get from the airport to central Sitia?
From Sitia airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Sitia?
Highlights of Sitia include Fortaleza de Kazarma, Puerto de Sitia, Playa de Vai, and Monasterio de Toplou.
Photo credits
- Fortaleza de Kazarma: Petro Stelte, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puerto de Sitia: Petro Stelte, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de Vai: We Love Crete, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Monasterio de Toplou: IosifKapa, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons