The small port town Sitia in the eastern part of the island is built on the mountain. Like an amphitheater, the houses lined next to each other. Sitia is known for its good wine and the excellent olive oil which can be attributed to the olive and grape cultivation in the area. The city has a small archaeological museum. 20km further on we discover the monastery Toplou which comes from the Turkish and means “a building has the gun”. The monks were self catering. A restored old windmill in the outer courtyard convinced.

Vai is the only natural palm beach which is available in Europe. After a short cooling we continue to Paleokastro the largest village of Sitia. Zakros is the 4th of the Minoan palaces of Crete which lies in the eastern part of the island.