Sissi is a small fishing village with a pretty harbour in beautiful surroundings; tucked away from the main road it sits quietly amid undulating farmland with Rocky Mountains in the background, Sissi was once so remote that it could only be reached by boat. Those days have long gone, with slow development over the last twenty years or so it’s now turned into a pretty little resort, but it still remains unspoilt and uncommercialised, infact, its strongest feature is the slow pace, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

life in Sissi is defiantly low key, there are some small shops in the narrow streets of the village, while after dusk activities is limited to several tavernas some by the pretty harbour. There are also a few cafes and bars but not anything that will keep you up till dawn, for that you need to venture into Malia just a few km away, where you can party until your hearts content.

Beaches are not Sissies’ strongest point, there is however a couple nearby which are divided by cliffs. There’s the bay to the east of the village which has a nice sandy beach with modest facilities and there’s the small beach near the harbour, both are attractively set on the rocky coastline. The harbour itself looks like a big natural swimming pool.

Holidays in Sissi are popular with those wanting an appealing, uncomplicated laid-back resort without travelling too far from Heraklion airport.

JOURNEY TIME
Heraklion Airport to Sissi is approx 40Kms (25miles) - 55mins by taxi