Sitia

Lying right at the cove of the homonymous bay, the easternmost of the northern coast of the island, built on the hillside amphitheater low hill, Sitia is the capital of the homonymous province. A pleasant seaside town that still maintains the tranquility and privacy allotinon years. The landscape here is more calm, the ridges on the horizon deleted smoothly and the mountains do not exceed 800 m height. The beach with fine white sand leading to calm blue waters, is a permanent challenge for swimming. The inhabitants are peaceful, friendly and jovial, distinguished for their love to music and revelry. Today the city is the site of the ancient Iteias was Praisos port. The region and the particular position Petras settlement to the east, was inhabited from the Bronze Age. Here lived the Eteokrites, ie indigenous Cretans withdrawn after the descent of the Dorians in Sitia, because we wanted n 'assimilated by the invaders

Samples of prosperity and culture of the ancient city, will admire the Archaeological Mouseiotis, housed in a contemporary modern building from 1984 and is the third largest museum in Crete. Displayed findings from the region of Sitia and the palace of Zakros, with such helpful device that helps you, the visitor to navigate. The city has a Folk Museum. The collection of weavings, embroideries, local costumes, traditional furniture and household skefov folklore informs us about the modern day history. Sitia is the birthplace of poet Vintsentzou ÊïñíÜñïõ who wrote the famous "Erotokritou. In the operating theater in the renovated walls of the city, held every summer worthwhile cultural events. Sitia is connected by sea with the Dodecanese, the islands of the Aegean and Kavala. Since 1984 acquired airport is 10 minutes from the city center. Starting Sitia can visit the sites of Palekastro, Zakros and Praisos. To discover the historic Monastery Toplou and Vai to swim in the beautiful tropical environment