Things to do in Sitia
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Universal Diver
Universal Diver is a PADI dive centre offering all levels of scuba diving.
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Sitia Beach
This unassuming place on the beach makes a decent pizza but it is more highly recommended for home-style cooking that appears daily on the specials board. Try the pork with lemon and rice.
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Archaeological Museum
The excellent Archaeological Museum houses a well-displayed and important collection of local finds spanning Neolithic to Roman times, with emphasis on the Minoan civilization. One of the most significant exhibits is the Palekastro Kouros - a figure pieced together from fragments made of hippopotamus tusks and adorned with gold (see the boxed text). Finds from the palace at Zakros include a wine press, a bronze saw, jars, cult objects and pots that are clearly scorched from the great fire that destroyed the palace. Among the most valuable objects are the Linear A tablets, which reflect the palace's administrative function.
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Balcony
The finest dining in Sitia is on the 1st floor of this charmingly decorated neoclassical building. It has an eclectic menu of fusion cuisine, from Cretan to Mexican and Asian-inspired dishes from the charmingly feisty owner-chef (and ex-singer) Tonya's travels. Service can be patchy.
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Petras
About 2km southeast of town is the interesting Minoan archaeological site of Petras on a low hill overlooking the sea. You can see the remains of the settlement, including two houses from the New Palace period. The site is open to the public.
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Houlis Rakadiko
For a classic local experience try this old place, which has a wide range of fine mezedes accompanied by good raki. It has no signage, but it's the second place from the corner; by day it's packed with men playing backgammon.
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O Mihos
This psistaria in a traditional stone house one block back from the waterfront has excellent charcoal-grilled meats as well as Cretan cooking. There are also tables on a terrace nearby on the beach.
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Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Sitia
The Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Sitia, about 1km before town, showcases the area's wines, oil and raki. Tours include a video and wine tasting. The charge is often waived if you make a purchase.
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kazarma
Towering over the town is the kazarma (from 'casa di arma'), which was a garrison under the Venetians. The only remains of the wall that once protected the town, the site is now used as an open-air venue.
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Mitsakakis
For a sweet treat, the galaktoboureko (custard-filled pastry with syrup) is highly recommended.
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folklore museum
The folklore museum displays a fine collection of local weaving and other exhibits of folk life.
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Remezzo Kollios
On the waterfront. Popular but pricey.
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Sergiani
On the waterfront.
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