Eastern Crete is the most unspoilt part of the Island of Crete. Whilst it enjoys more sunny days than the West - 320 per year - it has been, historically, difficult to get to. Now with the advent of direct flights to Sitia from Athens as well as a regular ferry service from Piraeus, more and more people are discovering the delights that East Crete has to offer.
About Sitia Town
Sitia is a small and pleasant coastal town, built in a semicircle on the western side of the Bay of Sitia, a typical, peaceful Mediterranean port. It is the capital of the county with the same name and is sited 73 km east of Agios Nikolaos.
Visitors in Sitia particularly enjoy the climate and the wonderful beaches. The highest temperature in the summer is approx. 35 C. and the lowest in winter is 7 C. Sitia is the seat of administrative and public services for the county and has good road and sea connections. There is also a rapidly developing airport with connection to Athens, Kassos, Karpathos, Preveza and Rhodes.
The name Sitia is derived from the ancient city of Itia, birthplace of one of the seven wise-men of the antiquity, Mison. Sitia existed during the Late-Minoan period and until the Venetian period. During the Venetian occupation the town of Sitia was destroyed three times; in 1508 by a terrible earthquake, in 1538 by the pirate Barbarosa and in 1651 by the Venetians so as not to fall in the hands of the Turks.
For two centuries Sitia ceased to exist as a town, until 1869. The present city was built in 1870. Unlike many other towns in Crete, Sitia is a lively and vibrant town all year round.
East Crete – European Property Hot Spot – 2008
With the cost of living being lower than most other EU countries, the lowest crime rate in Europe, a relaxed lifestyle, a fantastic climate with over 320 days of sunshine annually, sandy beaches and unspoilt scenery. Is it any wonder that so many Northern Europeans are choosing to move to East Crete?
Property and land prices are still affordable, very much cheaper than the more tourist developed West Crete. With improved road links, Sitia airport and Harbour developments, the area is tipped as a very good investment for years to come.
With the global financial crisis and housing markets in the USA and Europe subdued many sellers realize there are not so many buyers in the market this year and have reduced their asking prices. This makes it a very good time to buy as these prices won’t last. Check the “price reduction” filter in our property search.
Properties are available for every taste and budget. We have a large number of properties and plots of land available in this area. We attempt to select only those properties and plots of land that we feel to be of good value or feasible projects for our clients to buy.
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