Title: Ayía Fotiá Travel Guide: Best of Ayía Fotiá, Sitia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Ayía Fotiá Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

## Visit Ayía Fotiá

Things to do

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- Top hotels in Ayía Fotiá
- Top Holiday Rentals in Ayía Fotiá

![An authentic stone Cretan windmill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068200/32068188/4d114398_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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An authentic stone Cretan windmill

 Sitia Crete

Stay at this holiday home in Sitia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)

A slice of heaven

Three friends and myself stayed at the Windmill at Anemomili for five nights. We loved the drive up to Sitia that grew more and more wild and beautiful. The windmill is magical. Extremely comfortable and put together with so much care, artistry and love. The hosts were proactive and keen to ensure ...

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

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![A HAVEN OF PEACE BY THE SEA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105740000/105732900/105732835/eb192c4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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A HAVEN OF PEACE BY THE SEA

 Sitia LASSITHI

Stay at this hotel in Sitia. Enjoy free breakfast, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum are located nearby.

Great Stay for the whole family.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. First afternoon and evening at Golden Bay. Second day visited the beaches. Third day Topalou Monastery and evening in Sitiain Sitiainb

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2024

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Casa di Demezzo

Agia Fotia Sitia 

Stay at this guesthouse in Sitia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)

If you don't have car this is not convenient location. The stay was pleasant, nice room with kitchen very modern and clean.

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

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An authentic stone Cretan windmill

 Sitia Crete

Stay at this holiday home in Sitia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)

A slice of heaven

Three friends and myself stayed at the Windmill at Anemomili for five nights. We loved the drive up to Sitia that grew more and more wild and beautiful. The windmill is magical. Extremely comfortable and put together with so much care, artistry and love. The hosts were proactive and keen to ensure ...

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

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![Charming Cretan House, Jasmine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36930000/36927400/36927379/ded0dab0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Charming Cretan House, Jasmine

 Σητεία Κρήτη

Stay at this holiday home in Sitia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)

Suberb location

Jamine was a delight. The facility was excellent and having two patios (north & south) most appreciated. Great location for exploring the Eastern part of the island.

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

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![Stylish villa, private heated pool, large garden, sea view, en-suite bathrooms,](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42360000/42357200/42357123/7c0436d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Stylish villa, private heated pool, large garden, sea view, en-suite bathrooms,

 Agia Fotia 

Stay at this villa in Sitia. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum are located ...

Lovely villa in a great location

We stayed at Villa Manika at the beginning of July and had a wonderful time. The villa is a short drive to Sitia with shops, a beautiful harbour and lots of cafes and restaurants. We had a hire car but got a taxi a few times in the evening which was 8 Euros each way. The villa was very spacious, ...

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2024

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### Popular places to visit

![Hidden gem in Richtis Gorge, Sitia, Crete. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1728/977968bc-62c4-4796-881a-3a2461f0a116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Richtis Gorge

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Richtis Gorge during your travels in Sitia. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 

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#### Vai Palm Grove

Explore the great outdoors at Vai Palm Grove, a lovely green space in Vai. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 

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#### Zakros Palace

Find out about the history of Sitia when you take a trip to Zakros Palace. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 

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#### Toplou Monastery

5/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Sitia with a trip to Toplou Monastery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 

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#### Chiona Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Chiona Beach during your trip to Sitia? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 

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#### Valley of the Dead

Learn about the local history of Sitia with a stop at Valley of the Dead. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 

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### Things to do

![ Historical Crete: Self-Guided Drive from Malia to Agios Nikolaos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48967371/57655421-db2b-4664-968a-c7392bb525be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Historical Crete: Self-Guided Drive from Malia to Agios Nikolaos

£11

per traveller

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![4-Hour Private Boat Rental Without Skipper at Agios Nikolaos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5144444/10a88840-560d-4507-b48d-e418e1cf8292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 4-Hour Private Boat Rental Without Skipper at Agios Nikolaos

£233

per traveller

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![Crete: Raku Pottery Experience with Master Potter in Myrsini](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49089147/bd98eab0-cdc4-4c31-af49-ea428399bb32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Crete: Raku Pottery Experience with Master Potter in Myrsini

£86

per adult

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![Prv-Cultural & Roadtrip Tour in Local Villages at Agios Nikolaos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48967276/9c20a964-8049-4182-900e-54ff5cbbcef6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cultural tours - Agios Nikolaos - Tours in villages

£114

per adult

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![2-hour Private Sunset Tour with Skipper in Agios Nikolaos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5170085/c4d245a6-a3b6-4691-83ce-9181dc449900.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 2-hour Private Sunset Tour with Skipper in Agios Nikolaos

£190

per traveller

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![Agios Nikolaos - Elounda 4 hour tour with Skipper](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5185421/c8a55c4e-a36e-4b08-9be9-e1e0c0e5fbc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Agios Nikolaos - Elounda 4 hour tour with Skipper

£345

per traveller

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### Sitia

- Cities near Ayía Fotiá
- Places of interest

[Sitia](https://expedia.co.uk/Sitia.dx1728)

- [Diaskari Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Diaskari-Beach-Crete.d553248621584289410.Attraction)
- [Lagoufa Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoufa-Beach-Crete.d553248621584289409.Attraction)
- [Sasteria Observatory ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sasteria-Observatory-Ierapetra.d6321723.Attraction)
- [Tholos Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tholos-Beach-Ierapetra.d553248635997384804.Attraction)
- [Katovigli Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Katovigli-Beach-Crete.d553248621584289412.Attraction)

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