Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sitia
2½hr
€11
3 weekly
Getting Around
The local bus was broken when we called in but usually serves all the island villages
with a dozen or so scheduled runs; tickets are €1. There are two
taxis
( 6973244371,
6977944371)
on the island. Scooters or cars can be hired from
Oasis - Rent-a-Car &
Bikes
(
22450 41746)
in Fry.
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FryΦρυ
POP 270
Pretty white houses, with typical navy blue doors and window frames, line the harbour of
Fry (
free
), the island's capital and port. Several cafes sit waiting for customers while
barnacled fishermen fiddle with their orange nets on the impossibly photogenic quay of
Bouka. As late as June this is still a ghost town of peeling facades and wind-pocked
streets.
Sights & Activities
Archaeological Museum
MUSEUM
( 9am-3pm, summer only)
Fry's Archaeological Museum displays objects pulled
from ancient shipwrecks, a collection of ancient oil lamps and finds from Polis such as
inscribed Hellenistic stone slabs.
Athina Excursion Boat
BOAT TRIP
( 6977911209, 22450 41047; return €15)
The Athina excursion boat travels daily in sum-
mer to the uninhabited Armathia Islet, departing Fry harbour at 3pm and returning at
7pm. The speck of an island has superb sandy beaches, but you'll need to bring all of
your own supplies.
Sleeping
Hotel Anagennissis
HOTEL $
