Ermoupolis 1st Beach at Toplou
Exploring Sitia Sailing Holidays area
Just north of the beautiful palm grove and beach is the sandy beach of Syros .And here the visitor can combine the good swim with the visit of the ruins of ancient Itanos. The city that for centuries has been a strong opponent of Praisian until he managed to bring the power of Ierapytna against it and to reach the final extinction of the last city of Eteocretans. The beach has no organization and be sure to water, umbrella, etc. The beach front where you park cars. The journey by car from Sitia takes about 20 minutes.
Navigational Aids
Small absolutely deserted sandy beach. There is no organization so make sure you have supplies with you - an umbrella, hat, water, etc.
From the point of Syros you arrive by car you can take away - 5 minutes - the path (you'll find very easily) over the hill. At the end of the trail you will find an amazing beach with coarse sand.
From the point of Syros you arrive by car you can take away - 5 minutes - the footpath next to the old town of Itanos. Behind the hill you will find a very pretty little secluded beach with coarse sand.
This is an exotic beach with the only palm of Europe and is located 24 km east of Sitia. It is a beach with fine sand and pebbles from a real oasis for the desert landscape of eastern Crete.
This small beach is not organised but is the most beautiful in the region. The low surrounding hills isolate it and offer an almost silent, 'private', but also exceptionally beautiful beach.