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Etia

Σητεία, Λασίθι

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An abandoned Venetian village with a grand mansion.

Etia is a traditional village in the Sitia area that flourished during the Venetian period but is now uninhabited. Its most important monument is the De Mezzo mansion, a three-storey Venetian villa built at the end of the 15th century, one of the finest examples of Venetian architecture in the Cretan countryside.

The mansion has been partly restored and is used for events. Walking through the empty lanes of Etia, among old houses and churches, gives a strong sense of the past.

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.

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