Quick answer: Sissi is a fishing village about 41 km east of Heraklion and 26 km west of Agios Nikolaos. Its tiny harbour beach is the only spot in the village where you can swim sheltered from waves, with a few umbrellas and the harbour cafés around you.
- Region
- Lasithi, north coast
- Distance
- 41 km from Heraklion
- Beach
- Small, sand and rock
- Facilities
- A few umbrellas, showers; cafés
The harbour beach
Sissi's coastline is mostly rock, and the open sea is often wavy. The little beach inside the harbour, framed by the narrow inlet and its waterfront cafés and tavernas, is the calm alternative. It is very small, with a few umbrellas and showers.
Other Sissi beaches
Heading east: Boufos, sandy and well organised in Harkoma bay but exposed to wind; little Avlaki next to it; Kalimera, in front of a hotel, with shallow water; and Spiliada, sandy with tamarisks and the quietest.
Nearby
Milatos is about 3.5 km east, with its own harbour beach and the historic Milatos cave. Malia and its Minoan palace are around 7 km west.
Questions before you go
Is there a beach in Sissi village?
Yes, a tiny sheltered beach inside the harbour, plus several beaches to the east.
Which Sissi beach is calmest?
The harbour beach; the open coast is often wavy.
How far is Sissi from Malia?
About 7 km.
