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Sitia Geopark

Σητεία, Λασίθι · Δωρεάν

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Fossils, caves and gorges in eastern Crete.

The Sitia Geopark covers a large area of eastern Crete. It's a UNESCO Global Geopark, recognised for its unique geology, fossils and caves.

The park includes gorges, caves and fossil sites, with walking trails around Zakros, Sitia and Xerokampos.

The park is nearly the same size as the municipality of Sitia and includes the Sitia mountains, gorges such as Zakros and Richtis, caves, plateaus and coastal hills. It's known for its fossils, including those of dwarf hippos and deer. Marked trails lead through the park, and information centres in Sitia and Zakros help you plan your walks.

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.

Γύρω από Σητεία

Πλησιέστερη πόλη: Sitia, περίπου 13 χλμ. οδικώς
Πλησιέστερο αεροδρόμιο: Sitia airport (JSH), περίπου 15 χλμ. οδικώς

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. Περισσότερα για Λασίθι