Hiring a yacht is the ideal way to explore the hidden beauty of Sitia. Sitia is a small but charming town in Crete in the prefecture of Lasithi, built amphitheatrically on a hillside in the northeast of the island. It is an ideal destination for peaceful and relaxing holidays and has strong elements of Cretan tradition. You can spend a few days around Crete by departing from the port of Sitia for a calm adventure. You can find the ideal yacht of your choice from Sitia. You can directly contact the owners of the vessels for the ideal yacht, or simply allow a BednBlue travel expert to guide you with some suggestions.
You have plenty of options:
You can book and hire a yacht with a skipper, or without one in case you have a license and enjoy a one-day cruise to Ierapetra or Elounda. You also have the option to rent a motor yacht and tour various beaches around Sitia and Mirabello Bay. Finally, you can hire a luxury yacht for a multi-day trip and visit further destinations such as Karpathos and Rhodes.
Sitia is Crete’s most eastern town, 64 km from Agios Nikolaos. This small town has about 15,000 residents and welcomes a modest number of tourists yearly. The port of Sitia has ferries running to Milos, Rhodes, Kassos, Karpathos, and Piraeus. You can also see great efforts are being put to improve tourist facilities. There are hospitals, banks, and a road network that links to other cities in Crete. Before your yacht cruise in Sitia, you can visit the Archaeological Museum, exhibiting findings from many eras of history. Moreover, the Folklore Museum features beautiful costumes from the 19th and 20th centuries. You will find high-quality embroidery that was part of Crete’s traditional life. Today, Sitia does not only reflect its ancient past but stands out as a buzzing tourist hub. It is definitely a little gem in Crete you must explore with a private yacht charter.
With a yacht trip to Sitia, you can discover some beautiful beaches along the coast. 24 km east of Sitia, you can explore Vai Beach. Near the beach, there is a natural date palm forest, also one of Europe’s largest. Just above Vai, you can swim in any of the three sandy coves of Itano Beach. On the other side of Vai, there is a long sandy beach known as Koremenos, a favorite to windsurfers from all over Europe. For a more relaxing trip, you can rent a motor yacht and stop for a swim on the beach of Kato Zakos. Here you can combine your swim with a visit to the ruins of the Palace of Zakro. The fantastic deserted beaches of Xerokambos are ideal for those in search of peace. You can anchor your yacht in the turquoise coves that form a fairytale landscape, where mountains and olive groves merge in the background.
If you are up for a little more adventure, you can rent a motor yacht for your cruising excursions in Sitia. Southeast of Xerokambos is the island of Koufonisis. This is where remains of Minoan and Roman dwellings have been discovered. You can also visit the small uninhabited island of Psira, west of Mochlos. For a two-day or three-day cruise, you can head to Ierapetra or the port of Agios Nikolaos. The beaches near Elounda are mesmerizing and wor. Finally, you can always hire a yacht with a skipper from Sitia and visit islands such as Karpathos or Milos for the perfect 3-day trip.
Sitia Port and Marina: Anchoring inside the port is allowed, but there are often old moorings and large chains. It is better to anchor outside the port, just off the shorter southern quay. The marina has water and electricity available for visiting yachts. The port has many restaurants, bars, and coffee places.
The left side of the port serves passenger ferries to Greek islands, as well as Heraklion and Athens.
Sitia is roughly 127 km from Heraklion airport. It will take roughly an hour to reach Sitia from Athens.
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