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Sissi in eastern Crete |
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The cute little tourist resort of Sissi (Sisi or Sision) is located a few kilometres east of Malia. There is peace and quiet in Sissi, contrasting to the neighbouring resort of Malia where mass tourism dominates. Sissi is located approximately 43 kilometres east of Heraklion and 28 kilometres southeast of Agios Nikolaos. The interesting Milatos Cave is located 7 kilometres east of Sissi.
The cute harbour in Sissi.
Sissi is a somewhat forgotten tourist resort that I think more people should discover. It feels like you are on a completely different island than Crete, and if you compare it to the neighbouring village of Malia, Sissi feels like a completely different planet. The fact that Sissi has not been exploited is probably because there are no long nice beaches in the area, but there is a small beach and there are nice rock baths.
Excursion boats in the port.
Main street in Sissi. |
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The village is quite small (1,000 inhabitants) and is built around a lagoon-shaped bay lined with cosy tavernas and cafes. Although it is a small tourist resort, there is everything you'll need there is everything you can think of in terms of shops, restaurants, tavernas, travel agencies, car rental companies and cafes.
Restaurant overlooking the small harbour.
 Tavernas along the seafront promenade of Sissi.
Rock bath in Sissi. If you like snorkeling, you can do it here.
The small beach in Sissi.
ACCOMMODATION IN SISSISissi would be more exploited if there were good beaches nearby. There are plenty of accommodations. Although much is pre-booked by package-tour operators, rooms can be found on site. I would love to stay for a few nights, and then I would stay at Porto Sisi Hotel Apartments. Book Porto Sisi Hotel Apartments here »Book other hotels in Sissi here » |
WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU VISIT SISSI |
