Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Ziros village
What to Know Before Visiting Ziros village
Ziros is a delightful village situated on the lower slopes of Egremno, a cliff that towers at an altitude of 590 meters on the picturesque Armeni-Handras plateau. It is the administrative center of the Municipality of Lefki and has a rich history that dates back to the 16th century. The village was first mentioned as Siros in 1577 in the Venetian Barozzi’s catalogue of the villages of Sitia. The population of the village is currently around 742, but it is decreasing. The Ziros community encompasses several other villages and settlements, some of which are only inhabited seasonally.
The Ziros region is home to numerous antiquities from various periods, including Minoan settlements, tombs, and buildings. However, no systematic excavations have been conducted yet. The area is also dotted with caves and other geological features, such as the cave of Agrilia, the cave of Lygias Spilios, and the cave of Voevodas. Furthermore, the Ziros area boasts many remarkable churches, such as the painted church of St. Paraskevi, which dates back to 1523, and the St. Nikolaos church, which has graffiti dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Overall, Ziros is an intriguing destination for history and nature enthusiasts alike, with its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Best Hotels in Ziros village
- 8.3 / 10
- Tripitos
Hotel Sea Breeze lies 2km east of Sitia and a 10-minute drive from some of the greatest beaches in Lasithi. It offers affordable rooms, many with sea views.
The hotel has large rooms with kitchen, fridge, TV, internet and air conditioning. There are rooms with sea views and rooms with views of the countryside.
The Sea Breeze offers a café bar. Free parking and free wireless internet are provided.
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€42
/night
- 13.3 km
- 8.2 / 10
- Siteía
Situated on the quiet promenade of Sitia in Crete, Elysee Hotel is 50 metres from the beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and furnished balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea and the town. Facilities include a restaurant.
A satellite, flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box are included in the rooms at the Elysee. All units are stocked with an iron and telephone. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Buffet breakfast is served in the spacious dining room. Taverns and restaurants serving Cretan and Mediterranean dishes are within a 5-minute walk.
The exotic, sandy beach of Vai with the palm-tree forest is 20 km away. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental and free, private parking is possible on site.
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€58
/night
- 15.0 km
- 7.9 / 10
- K. Karamanli 4
Located in Sitia, 200 metres from Sitia Beach, Flisvos provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a bar, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.
All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Flisvos features certain rooms with city views, and each room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options.
Karabopetra Beach is 2.1 km from Flisvos, while Vai Palm Forest is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public, 1 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€62
/night
- 15.0 km
- 8 / 10
- Karamanli 4
The Itanos is a 3-star hotel on Sitia’s pretty waterfront, only 200-metres from the beach. This hotel offers modern rooms, friendly service and a lovely roof garden with great views.
The hotel has 72 guest rooms, all with en suite facilities. Each room has a balcony and a range of modern amenities including satellite TV.
Breakfast is included in the room rate at this hotel and is served buffet style in the main restaurant. The hotel also has an à la carte restaurant, overlooking the water, which serves many traditional Greek and Cretan dishes. There is also a bar and 2 TV lounges.
The Itanos Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Sitia’s Blue Flag beach, which is over 2.5km long. A good range of water sports are available from the beach including sailing, kayaking, diving and fishing. Mountain-biking, hiking and horse-riding can also be arranged.
Roof garden bar and the pool operates for 2023 from May 19 to October 18.
- 15.1 km
- 8.4 / 10
- Gabriel Arkadiou 13
In the centre of Sitia, family-run El Greco Hotel is situated within 300 metres from the Blue Flag beach. On the ground floor you will find a breakfast hall. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
Each with a balcony with sea or town view, the pleasant rooms and studios are traditionally styled and decorated. They are all air conditioned and have a TV, fridge and hairdryer.
Traditional taverns and local shops can be found within 50 metres. The El Greco is near free public parking for cars. The airport is just 1 km away and the port is at 600 metres.
- 15.3 km
- 8.8 / 10
- Βιτσέντζου Κορνάρου 166 &1897
Situated in Sitia and within 500 metres of Sitia Beach, Palazzo di Sitia Luxury Suites has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Palazzo di Sitia Luxury Suites features some rooms with sea views, and each room is equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels.
Palazzo di Sitia Luxury Suites offers a vegan or gluten-free breakfast.
Karabopetra Beach is 2.5 km from the hotel, while Vai Palm Forest is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 1 km from Palazzo di Sitia Luxury Suites.
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€125
/night
- 15.4 km
Best Villas in Ziros village
- 9.6 / 10
- Goudouras - Megala Spilia
Casa di Olive, all seasons accommodation is situated in Goúdhouros and offers free bikes. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
The villa offers a picnic area. Guests at Casa di Olive, all seasons accommodation can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.
- 7.1 km
- 10 / 10
- Eparchiaki Odos Platia - Zakrou
Boasting mountain views, Villa Agrilia – new for 2023! features accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 31 km from Vai Palm Forest. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
This air-conditioned villa features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a kitchen with an oven, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.
Guests can enjoy the pool with a view and garden at the villa.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 40 km from Villa Agrilia – new for 2023!.
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€285
/night
- 7.7 km
- 8.6 / 10
- 1st Kilometer Zakros-Xerokambos
Featuring garden views, Villa Helen’s Olive Garden provides accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 28 km from Vai Palm Forest. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
The villa offers a picnic area. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 37 km from Villa Helen’s Olive Garden.
- 7.9 km
- 9.2 / 10
- Antropolithi
Featuring pool views, Villa Yasmin features accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 28 km from Vai Palm Forest. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The air-conditioned villa also provides a seating area, washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 37 km from the villa.
- 8.7 km
- 9.3 / 10
- Agia Sarandia Way to Goudouras Kreta
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Beachfront Villa Atalandia with Heated Pool, Gym, BBQ & Office is set in Goúdhouros. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa comes with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
At the villa guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Beachfront Villa Atalandia with Heated Pool, Gym, BBQ & Office, while cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public, 41 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€698
/night
- 8.8 km
- 9.3 / 10
- Άγιος Νικόλαος Σητεία ΣΗΤΕΙΑ
Set in Sitia, within 29 km of Vai Palm Forest, Elisavet sports villa offers accommodation with air conditioning. This villa has a private pool, a garden and free private parking.
With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom villa offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with an oven and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 7 km from the villa.
- 10.8 km
Best Apartments in Ziros village
- 9.4 / 10
- Eparchiaki Odos, Pano Episkopis,Kalo Chorio
Set 47 km from Vai Palm Forest, Arismari Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 29 km from Arismari Apartments.
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€65
/night
- 110 m
- 9.1 / 10
- ΣΑΝΔΑΛΙ
Located in Sitia within 37 km of Vai Palm Forest, HILL SANDALI HOUSE provides accommodation with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen.
Some units include a seating area and/or a balcony.
The apartment offers a sun terrace.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 15 km from HILL SANDALI HOUSE.
- 6.8 km
- 7.9 / 10
- Γούδουρας
Featuring sea views, BOGGI in Goúdhouros features accommodation, a garden and a terrace.
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower.
Agios Nikolaos is 69 km from the apartment, while Elounda is 77 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 45 km from BOGGI.
- 8.0 km
- 8.3 / 10
- Zakros Sitias
Located in Zakros Village, Dimitra Apartments Zakros features self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. It offers free bikes to explore the natural surroundings, while the village centre is 800 metres away.
All apartments here will provide you with air conditioning and a balcony with village or garden views. There is a full kitchen with an oven and a refrigerator. Private bathroom comes with a bathtub or shower and a hairdryer.
Access to Kato Zakros Gorge is possible, 800 metres from the property. Climbing and hiking activities are available in the surrounding area. Within proximity, you can reach the beaches of Kato Zakros and Xerokabos, as well as the Museum of Natural History. Within approximately 30 km you can visit the seaside village of Palekastro. Sitia Airport is located 37 km from the property. Dimitra Apartments Zakros offers free private parking on site.
- 8.0 km
- 9 / 10
- ΖΑΚΡΟΣ
Featuring accommodation with a patio, Stephie’s House is located in Zákros. It has quiet street views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kitchenware, and 1 bathroom with a shower.
Vai Palm Forest is 27 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 36 km from Stephie’s House.
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€65
/night
- 8.3 km
- 9.7 / 10
- Zakros
Situated in Zákros and only 27 km from Vai Palm Forest, Cretan Minoan Apartments features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
The apartment can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.
Cretan Minoan Apartments offers a barbecue. A a baby safety gate is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 36 km from Cretan Minoan Apartments.
- 8.3 km
Best Holiday homes in Ziros village
- Eparchiaki Odos Mesa Apidiou
Set in Éxo Apídhion in the Lasithi region, Studio Drogari features a terrace. This holiday home features accommodation with a balcony.
With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Vai Palm Forest is 49 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 28 km from Studio Drogari.
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€43
/night
- 3.2 km
- 8.4 / 10
- Eparchiaki Odos Mesa Apidiou
Set in Éxo Apídhion in the Lasithi region, Villa Drogari has a terrace. The accommodation is 49 km from the Vai Palm Forest and features free WiFithroughout the property.
The 3-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, and 2 bathrooms. The holiday home also has 2 bathrooms.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 28 km from the holiday home.
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€68
/night
- 3.2 km
- 10 / 10
- Παπαγιαννάδες
Situated in Pappayiannádhes, 41 km from Vai Palm Forest, Casa Opuntia features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has quiet street views.
The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
Walking tours can be enjoyed nearby.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 20 km from the holiday home.
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€63
/night
- 6.6 km
- 9.5 / 10
- Karidi Village
Featuring inner courtyard views, Traditional Cretan House Lithostrati Karidi Village offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 31 km from Vai Palm Forest. It features a garden, barbecue facilities, garden views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
The holiday home offers a picnic area. A car rental service is available at Traditional Cretan House Lithostrati Karidi Village, while cycling and walking tours can be enjoyed nearby.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public, 25 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€76
/night
- 7.1 km
- 8.9 / 10
- Επαρχιακή Οδός Σητείας-Καριδίου
Featuring quiet street views, Orange garden is located in Karídhion, 31 km from Vai Palm Forest. This holiday home offers a garden.
Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this holiday home provides 1 bedroom and opens to a patio. Providing a terrace with mountain views, this holiday home also offers a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a fridge and a stovetop, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 25 km from the holiday home.
- 7.2 km
- 8.1 / 10
- Επαρχιακή Οδός Σητείας-Καριδίου
Boasting inner courtyard views, Lemon Garden 1 features accommodation with a patio, around 31 km from Vai Palm Forest. It has a garden, garden views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 25 km from the holiday home.
- 7.2 km
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FAQ
Where is the village of Ziros located?
The village of Ziros is located on the lower slopes of the Armeni-Handras plateau at an altitude of 590m.
What is the population of Ziros?
The population of Ziros is approximately 742, but it is diminishing.
What other villages are included in the Ziros community?
The Ziros community includes the villages of Kalo Horio, Hametoulo, the coastal settlement of Xerokampos, the deserted Lamnoni, and some settlements inhabited seasonally like Agrilia, Lethi, Achladias, Makri Livadi, and Anargyros.
Are there any ancient sites in the Ziros area?
Yes, the Ziros area has many antiquities from all periods, including Plakospilios (roman settlement and tombs), St. John (an Archaic settlement), Fonias (a Minoan settlement), Stalos (Minoan tombs and settlement), Katsoulianos (Minoan tombs), Pentalitro (Minoan Acropolis), Katergari Papa Pigadi (Minoan Settlement), Anemomilia (Minoan building), Pirgales (Minoan Villa), Vrisi Hametoulou (Minoan settlement), Limnia or Palaki Mantra Hametoulou (Minoan buildings).
Are there any notable geological features in the Ziros area?
Yes, the Ziros area is dotted with caves and other geological features, including the cave of Agrilia, the cave of Lygias Spilios, and the cave of Voevodas.
What are some of the notable churches in the Ziros area?
The Ziros area has many remarkable churches, including the painted church of St. Paraskevi dated back to 1523 and the St. Nikolaos church with graffiti dated back to the 14th and 15th century.
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