Sitia Travel Guide
Greece
Sitia is a small town of 8,707 people on the eastern coast of Crete, Greece. It is a practical base for exploring the surrounding coastline and eastern Crete, with Sitia Airport (JSH) serving the town.
The nearest seaside spots include Sitia 1-Galliko, 1.4 kilometres away, and Sitia 1-Galliko-Cyan, 1.5 kilometres away. Further along the coast are Richtis Gorge, 13 kilometres away, Kouremenos at 13.7 kilometres, and the palm forest of Vai at 14.1 kilometres, with Vai-Foinikodasos, Psili Ammos beach and Chiona Sitias also nearby.
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +30
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Greece for good service. While not mandatory, it's a appreciated gesture.
Best time to visit Sitia
Jan
17°8Feb
15°10Mar
19°11Apr
21°9May
25°8Jun
30°1Jul
32°1Aug
32°1Sep
29°4Oct
26°5Nov
23°7Dec
18°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Sitia
Sitia 1-Galliko
1.4 km away
Sitia 1-Galliko-Cyan
1.5 km away
Richtis Gorge
13 km away
Kouremenos
13.7 km away
palm forest of Vai
14.1 km away
Vai-Foinikodasos
14.2 km away
Psili Ammos beach
14.2 km away
Chiona Sitias
14.7 km away
Things to do in Sitia
1.7 km
Στέγη Βιτσέντζος Κορνάρος
music venue
1.3 km
Vergitsis Fishing Hunting Tackle Store
arts and entertainment
1.3 km
Bioeleonas Aggelakis
museum
5 km
Κοκκινα
park
0.6 km
Folklore Museum
museum
1.4 km
Fragoulis Fishing
arts and entertainment
1.6 km
Areti InCreteble Cretan Residences
historic site
0.5 km
Getting there
Sitia Airport · 0 km
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