Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Sitia

Sitia is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 8,707 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 caves and 28 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Kazarma Fortress (1 km), Petras (2 km) and Prosfora (3 km).

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Sitia, Region of Crete
Sitia, Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sitia at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 8,707
Coordinates
35.2078° N, 26.1047° E
Places within 50 km
160 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Sitia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sitia: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Sitia

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sitia. The closest is Kazarma Fortress (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Kazarma Fortress · fort · Region of Crete · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Petras · fort · Region of Crete · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Achladia Minoan Tholos Tomb · fort · Region of Crete · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Achladia · fort · Region of Crete · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Praesus · fort · Region of Crete · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Itanos · fort · Region of Crete · ~20 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sitia

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sitia. The closest is Peristerovrachoi (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Sitia

40 caves within 100 km of Sitia. The closest is Ano Peristeras Cave (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sitia

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sitia. The closest is Kouremenos (18 km); the best-known is Palm Forest of Vai (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sitia

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sitia. The closest is Prosfora (3 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Prosfora · river spot · Region of Crete · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Mavros Vrachos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Grandes · river spot · Region of Crete · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Paximadaki · river spot · Region of Crete · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Agios Nikolaos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Karavi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~28 km · Must-see

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Churches near Sitia

22 churches within 100 km of Sitia. The closest is Μονή Τοπλού (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sitia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sitia
  2. 3 km Prosfora · river spot, Region of Crete
  3. 2 km Kazarma Fortress · heritage site, Region of Crete
  4. 2 km Petras · heritage site, Region of Crete
  5. 7 km Achladia Minoan Tholos Tomb · tomb, Region of Crete
  6. 3 km Achladia · heritage site, Region of Crete
  7. 8 km Back to Sitia

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How to reach Sitia

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    Within 15 km of Sitia

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sitia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4965Kazarma Fortress (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2141Peristerovrachoi (20 km)
    Caves1340Ano Peristeras Cave (11 km)
    Beaches & coast2835Kouremenos (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2634Prosfora (3 km)
    Churches622Μονή Τοπλού (13 km)
    Waterfalls68Richtis Gorge and Waterfall (14 km)
    Buddhist sites27Kapsa's Monastery (27 km)
    Museums35Archaeological Museum of Sitia (1 km)
    Other attractions45Monumental Olive Tree of Azorias (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Lake Voulismeni (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Aquaworld Aquarium (83 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ierapetra Mosque (50 km)

    Sitia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sitia?

    Kazarma Fortress (heritage site, about 1 km), Petras (heritage site, about 2 km), Prosfora (river spot, about 3 km), Achladia Minoan Tholos Tomb (tomb, about 7 km), Achladia (heritage site, about 8 km), Praesus (heritage site, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sitia?

    160 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 caves, 28 beaches & coast, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sitia?

    Kazarma Fortress, about 1 km by road; Petras (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sitia?

    Peristerovrachoi, about 20 km by road; Etiani Kefala (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sitia?

    Ano Peristeras Cave, about 11 km by road; Katofygi Cave (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sitia?

    Start in Sitia, visit Prosfora, then Kazarma Fortress, then Petras, then Achladia Minoan Tholos Tomb, then Achladia, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sitia?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Sitia

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sitia’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sitia on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.