On Friday, August 18, Sitia’s central square is scheduled to be the site of the attempt to conquer the GWR for the largest serving of kakavia.
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“SITIA’S SUP 2023” Coming Up 18 & 19 March
“SITIAS SUP 2023” is coming up 18 & 19 March at the Sitia Marina. The competition is organized by the Nautical Club of Sitia.
Don’t Miss GR Wave Fest Faneromeni 2022
October 8th – 9th on the amazing beaches off Faneromeni near Sitia, GR Wave Fest Faneromeni 2022 promises thrilling windsurfing action
Sitia Prefecture Mobilizes to Help Arkalochori Quake Victims
Sitia citizens, businesses, and officials organize to send aid to fellow Cretans in hard hit Arkalochori, in neighboring Heraklion Prefecture.
Some Sweet Moments From Crete Island in July 2021
A collection of Instagram moments from Crete Island for July of 2021. Sfakia to Sitia and all in between, Crete is a vacation paradise.
Crete’s Businesses With An “Instagram Vibe” Going On
A selection of Instagram shares from businesses on Crete that have help express the Cretan vibe through their photos.
February On Crete: Unexpected Chill Season Bliss From Paradise
A series of Instagram shares that reflects an unexpected aspect of Crete travel value. Winter on Greece’s biggest island is magic too.
Toplou Monastery Pilgrimage Cancelled Over COVID Concerns
The Holy Monastery of Toplou, outside Sitia, has announced that pilgrims will not be allowed for the feast of Saint Isadore at remote Cape Sidero.
What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 12th, 2020
This past weekend Cretans mixed business and pleasure, which is a kind of tradition that will probably suit the post-pandemic era as well.
On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion
When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.
Moderate Earthquake Hits This Morning Near Sitia on Crete
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattled the far-east of Crete Island this morning. The center of the tremor was 8 km east of the port city of Sitia.
5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Crete’s Far Eastern Edge
Early Wednesday morning, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted Crete island, but no damage or injuries have been reported.
Sitia Girl Competes for Miss Europe Continental 2019
A girl from here on Crete, Sunday Katsogresaki of Sitia, will represent Greece in the Miss Europe Continental 2019 contest in Naples. A flight attendant for VVIP International, Ms. Katsogresaki is also an ATPL student pilot and a fitness freak who’s also a model and actress. Sunday hopes to take the crown from the reigning […]
Discovering Itanos: A Search for a Lost Minoan Palace
At the far eastern corner of Crete Island, an amazing prehistoric city once existed. Visiting the ruins left at Itanos once gets the sense of lost time, and of the powerful and prosperous people who once lived there. Ancient Itanos was one of the strongest cities in Crete, but little is known of the ancient […]
Crete and Lasithi Reach Out to Polish Travelers Thru Itaka
A leading Polish tour operator, Itaka will have representatives in Heraklion from October 21st thru 24th to sample Cretan touristic product.