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Tripitos

Sitia, Lasithi · Free

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A Hellenistic settlement by the sea.

Tripitos is a Hellenistic settlement on a hill near Sitia.

The site is on a hill about 3 km east of Sitia and dates from the Hellenistic period, between the 4th and 1st centuries BC. Excavations revealed houses, streets and a small harbour. It's a quiet site with views over the sea.

Tripitos lies on a small peninsula, with the sea on three sides. Excavations revealed a well-planned settlement with streets, houses and storerooms. The site is quiet and offers good views over the coast east of Sitia.

Sitia is the far east of Crete, a quieter, less touristy area of dry hills, olive groves and vineyards. The town of Sitia has a pretty harbour, a Venetian fortress and museums, and the area includes the palm beach of Vai, the Toplou monastery, the Minoan palace of Zakros and the Gorge of the Dead. Much of the area is part of the Sitia UNESCO Geopark. The local olive oil is among the best in Greece.

Around Sitia

Nearest town: Sitia, about 3 km by road
Nearest airport: Sitia airport (JSH), about 4 km by road

Lasithi, the eastern end of Crete, is quieter and greener than you might expect. Agios Nikolaos wraps around a small lake and a lively harbour, with cafés on the water and beaches within walking distance. Just north, Elounda and Plaka look across to the fortress island of Spinalonga, one of the most moving places on the island. More about Lasithi