Sissi

Sissi is a tourist resort with a small scenic port and sandy beach. It is situated at a distance of 26 kilometers northwestern to Aghios Nicolaos and 41 kilometers eastern to Heraklion. The village counts some 700 permanent residents. If you choose Sissi for staying, you have several alternatives of sightseeing in the area. One of them is a visit to the scenic traditional village of Epano Sissi (meaning “upper Sissi”), some 1,5 kilometers at the East; here the visitor has the chance to see how dramatically different is a contemporary noisy tourist resort from a traditional village. The village offers excellent accommodation facilities in hotels of all categories, rooms to let and camping, for those preferring to avoid the big hotels. There are several taverns and restaurants with plenty and good food and drink. You have a few beaches to choose from for swimming: you may swim at the small sandy beach in front of the settlement, as well as to the near by well-organised beaches of Boufos (a sandy beach) and Avlaki (pebbly). If you prefer something less organised, you may go to the small sandy beach Kalimera Kriti, where you will arrive after a five-minutes walk from Avlaki. Access from Aghios Nicolaos or from Heraklion is possible by public bus, running frequently, as well as by rented and private car and motorbikes. You may also take a taxi from Aghios Nicolaos, especially if you are 3-4 persons.