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The archaeological site of Trypitos can be found on a small peninsula, 3km east of Sitia, close to the beach Karavopetra, which boasts a breathtaking view of Sitia city and its port. It is believed to be the ancient city of Sitia, Itia, which was initially one of the ports of Praesus. The city thrived during the Hellenistic period (350BC – 50BC).
In 1967, a shipshed (a building used for storing vessels) was discovered in a trench measuring 30m in length, 5.5m in width, and 5m in height. Due to this cavity, the site was given the name Trypitos (meaning hollow in Greek).
Archaeologist Nikolaos Papadakis began the first extensive excavations in 1987, and they are still ongoing. The city extends across the entire peninsula, with a strong wall protecting its southern side. Inside the walls, there were houses, public buildings, and streets. Numerous pottery works, jewelry, and coins from the city have been found in the area. In fact, while exploring the antiquities, you will come across many potsherds.
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Just 100 metres from the sea, in Siteia, Oceanides offers air-conditioned apartments with a private balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea. Set amidst a palm-tree garden, it includes a swimming pool with sun beds and a shaded seating area.
Oceanides Apartments are simply furnished and include a kitchenette, where guests can prepare a quick meal. Other facilities feature a seating area with TV and an en-suite bathroom with shower.
Within 400 metres from the property, you can find taverns serving traditional Cretan cuisine. The nearest beach is 900 metres away. Private parking is available on site free of charge.
Featuring sea views, Sitia Blue offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around less than 1 km from Karabopetra Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Boasting a game console, the villa has a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned villa also features a flat-screen TV, washing machine and 4 bathrooms with a bath.
Barbecue facilities are provided and guests can also relax in the garden, beside the pool with a view, or in the shared lounge area.
Sitia Beach is 1.6 km from the villa, while Vai Palm Forest is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 4 km from Sitia Blue.
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Situated in Sitia, 1.2 km from Karabopetra Beach and 2.6 km from Sitia Beach, Solar House offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views.
Vai Palm Forest is 21 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 5 km from Solar House.
Located in Petrás, 600 metres from Sitia Beach and less than 1 km from Karabopetra Beach, 2 Bedroom Seaside apartment in Sitia provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a patio.
This apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Vai Palm Forest is 22 km from 2 Bedroom Seaside apartment in Sitia. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.
Situated in Sitia in the Lasithi region, Bella Mare Sitia features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, city views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with bath and slippers. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
A car rental service is available at Bella Mare Sitia.
Karabopetra Beach is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Vai Palm Forest is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 6 km from Bella Mare Sitia.
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€89
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Located in Sitia, the beachfront Blue Horizon Villa & Suites feature a well-tended garden, an outdoor pool and a sun terrace overlooking the Cretan Sea. It offers elegantly decorated accommodation with free WiFi access and a bathroom with hydromassage shower cabin. The centre of Sitia is 500 metres away.
Fitted with carefully chosen furnishings, top-quality mattresses and linen, and eco-friendly materials, the units at Blue Horizon Villa & Suites have a fully-equipped kitchen with oven, refrigerator, toaster, microwave and coffee maker. Air conditioning and a LED TV with satellite channels are also available. Some units also include a fireplace, a washing machine and a dishwasher.
A common seating area, a shaded dining area and BBQ facilities can be found in the garden. Free sun loungers and umbrellas are also available.
Agios Nikolaos is 69 km from Blue Horizon Villa & Suites and the famous palm forest of Vai is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 2 km from the property. Free, on-site parking is provided.
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