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Introducing Sitia
Sitia (si-tee-ah) is quieter than the prefecture capital Agios Nikolaos, though it can get busy in summer with a mainly domestic crowd. While the town is traveller-friendly, it exists for the locals, who live from agriculture and commerce rather than tourism.
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A sandy beach skirts a wide bay to the east of town. The main town is terraced up a hillside, overlooking the port. It has a pleasing mixture of new and fading Venetian architecture, while its attractive harbour-side promenade lined with tavernas and cafés makes for a pleasant evening stroll. Even at the height of the season the town has a relatively laid-back feel compared with the commercialism further west. It also makes a good jumping-off point for the Dodecanese.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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