Hiking at Sitia Crete

Hiking is a challenging and an enjoyable outdoor activity enjoyed by many, of all ages.. Itanos Hotel gives an opportunity to the guest to participate in this activity in self organized walks around the area or for a guided tour in the magnificent hiking trails of eastern Crete.

Staying in Sitia offers you daily opportunities for a good hike. Itanos Hotel can guide you on a walk among the olive trees to observe how they are treated, and harvested. If you wish to continue, you can walk by the vineyards of the area and see grapes which the local wine and raki or tsikoudia are made from. Or if you like, you can hike in and around the picturesque Sitia town where you can walk along side the marina, the sandy beach, visit the stronghold of Kazarma fortress or walk between the city's shops and windows and observe local bakeries making fresh bread daily.

But why stay there? For our guests that want to have a full time hiking experience Itanos Hotel offers organized trips. In these guided hikes, all necessary equipment and transportation to and from the hiking destinations is provided. What is more, you have the chance to visit one of the many well known gorges of this area. At the Rixti gorge you will be struck in awe by its dazzling water fall. Make your way through the raw and untamed Cretan landscape; taking in every aroma of the liberal wild herbs , and mastering the adventure as did whole civilizations for myriads of centuries.

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The organized hiking trips are organized by just asking our friendly staff!!