Ports

SITIA (SIT) , Town , LASSITHI , GREECE

Geographical Data

Type of location: Port, Beach, Beaches under Ministry of Environment Inspection, Marina, Province capital, Town hall, Municipal district, Blue Flag 2002, Blue Flag 2007, Blue Flag 2008, Blue Flag 2009, Blue Flag 2010, Blue Flag 2011, Blue Flag 2013, Blue Flag 2014, Blue Flag 2015, Blue Flag 2016, Blue Flag 2017, Blue Flag 2018, Blue Flag 2019

Postal Code: 72300

Tel +30 28430

Altitude: 21 meters

Longitude: 26^o 6' 0" E

Latitude: 35^o 12' 27" N

Ferry lines that operate to the port

Shipping Companies	Agents
Blue Star Ferries (H.Q.) ( ST)	Sitian Holidays (Travel Agent) SITIA, LASSITHI Tel: +30 28430 28555, 22765

Navigator (1)

Anchorages

Sitia anchorage

Location: 35 *12'.7 26*06'.5 (light on harbour's outer wall) (28430) 22310 VHF Ch 12,14,19
Sitia is the most eastern harbour in Crete. It is easily seen from the west after you round Akrotiri Vamvakia. The Venetian fort above the harbour is very apparent from the west also. There is a lighthouse on the Akotiri that is very visible during the day. The buildings along the waterfront and of the town are also apparent from the sea.

Facilities: Sitia has good shopping for all provisions. There is water on the quay and fuel refill may be arranged. Minor repairs can be done in Sitia. There are Port Police and Custom Officials but no Immigration as Sitia is not a Port of Entry. Sitia has a General Hospital as well as private doctors, dentists, and pharmacies. There are banks, and telecommunication facilities and post offices with full services. There are also bus connections with Agios Nikolaos, Iraklion and Ierapetra and car rental agencies. The town of Sitia has many hotels and tavernas.

Comments: The stern-to bow-to mooring in the harbour provide good protection from all winds. The harbour entrance is lit by a flashing green light on the right and a flashing red one on the left.

This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.

Crete TOURnet WebPage

http://www.crete.tournet.gr/Harbour.jdp?ID=13 (5 img.)

Useful Information (5)

Port Authority

Port Authority of Sitia

Tel: +30 28430 22310

Port information

Harbour

The harbour is the best in the eastern part of the island and can accommodate small fishing boats and larger cargo and transport boats as well. The weekly boats for Rhodes leave from here. Around the harbour there are many restaurants and tavernas as well as coffee shops.

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