Sitia beach

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Sitia is the easternmost city on Crete and is located 64km east of Agios Nikolaos. The wider area of Sitia province hosts several small beaches where you can enjoy the sun and the sea. However, some who prefer to stay close to town, can visit the long city beach.

The beach of Sitia is located east of the city and extends from the port to the area Petras on the east. Sitia beach is mainly sandy and has small pebbles in some places, while the water is shallow. It is very well organized with umbrellas, showers, lifeguard, beach / water sports, beach bars, but along its long shore you can find plenty of quiet places, especially on the east. Lastly, on the east side there is room for campers and a few trees.

Karavopetra Beach, Sitia, CreteEast of the area of Petras, you can visit the ruins of an ancient city in Trypitos Cape, which is believed to be Itia, the birthplace of the Wise Myson. Moreover, in Petras archaeologists have identified remains from different periods of the Minoan era. West of the archaeological site of Trypitos, another small beach is formed, Karavopetra. Karavopetra means "Ship Stone", named after the boulder in the sea where the ships used to stop.

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 Lat: 35.2, Lon: 26.13 Timezone: EEST (UTC+3) sun06:11 - 20:11 [Archive]

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Symbol Explanation

Water Color

 Turquoise Water Color

 Deep Blue Water Color

 Normal Blue Water Color

 Green-Blue Water Color

 

Beach Style

 White Sand

 Normal Sand

 Coarse Sand

 Pebbles

 Rocks

Wave Style

 Flat Surface

 Small Waves

 Normal Waves

 Large Waves

 

Water Depth

 Shallow Beach

 Normal Depth

 Deep Water

 

Crowd Information

 Secluded / Quiet Beach

 Normal Crowds

 Crowded Beach

 

Water Temperature

 Very Cool

 Cool

 Normal

 Warm

Facilities

 Accommodation nearby

 Food / Water nearby

 Umbrellas / Sunbeds

 Water Sports

 Lifeguard

 Showers

 Blue Flag

Miscellaneous

 Nudism Friendly Beach

 Palm Trees

 Camping Friendly Beach

 Suggested for Snorkelling

 Natural shade (cave, trees, etc.)

 Sea Turtle nesting

 

Access

 Public Transport

 Car Access

 Dirt Track

 Access by boat

 Trekking required

 Handicap friendly