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Etia or Ethia is an abandoned Medieval village of the Armenian community of the municipality of Sitia, the regional unit of Lasithi, in eastern Crete. According to the 2011 census, the village has no permanent population. It is built at an altitude of 510 meters, 14 km south of Sitia. The village was one of the largest in Venetian Crete and there is a large Venetian villa in the village. It has been characterized as a traditional settlement
The Venetian villa of De Mezzo at the northern end of the village is one of the most representative examples of Venetian architecture in the whole of Crete. The building is described as originally three-story but after successive disasters today only the ground floor is preserved. Above the main entrance, Dei Mezzo's coats of arms are preserved. The villa was surrounded by a courtyard with an impressive entrance, which no longer exists. To the right of the entrance, on the east side of the courtyard, the bishop of Trivizas Meletios built the 1701 fountain.
In the village are also preserved the church of St. John, with frescoes, and the church of St. Catherine, which during the Turkish occupation had been converted into a mosque and functioned as such until 1897.
What to do in Sitia:
For history and archaeology enthusiasts
Sitia's archeological museum display's exhibits dating back to the Neolithic era in 3,500 BC while the medieval fortress of Kazarma, situated at the top of Sitia is a reminder of the town's medieval past. Furthermore, the folklore museum exhibits items from the past century such as weavings, woodcuts and other everyday life items. During the evening you can visit one of the numerous small restaurants ("Rakadika") situated along the town's fishing port, which serve delicious variety plates along with Cretan spirit "Raki". And if you are up to it you can continue your night out until the early morning hours in one of the local bars and clubs.
Archaeology / History / Religion
On your way to Vai and Erimoupoli you will pass from the monastery of Toplou. Here you can visit the monastery's museum with items dating back to the Ottoman empire period up to the Second World War. In Erimoupoli bay you can visit the ruins of the ancient town of Itanos. Further to the south east, Zakros is one of the four major Minoan palaces unearthed in Crete. The ruins of the palace await you at the lower entrance of the Zakros gorge.
Beaches
To the east of Sitia lies Europe's only natural palm forest of Vai. In a short distance from Vai lies the bay of Erimoupoli with the ruins of the ancient town of Itanos. To the south east of the region lie the long sandy beaches and warm waters of Kserokambos . There are numerous other deserted beaches we can help you discover.
Sports
For windsurfing enthusiasts the world renowned Kouremenos beach is a must visit. The club offers equipment hire and lessons. For the hardcore athletes, the Faneromeni bay offers excellent wave conditions (depending on the weather). Here you will need to bring your own kit. Mountain bikes are a fun way to explore the region's endless olive groves. Spring and autumn is the best period for this since the weather is cooler during the day.
Hiking
The areas rugged terrain offers numerous gorges that are walkable with no special equipment. First and foremost the 4km Richti gorge, near the village of Mesa Mouliana will dazzle you with the year-round waterfalls and dense vegetation all the way down to a deserted beach. The 4.5km gorge of Zakros starts at the village of Ano Zakros and meets the sea next to the archaeological site of Kato Zakros. It is one of the most impressive gorges in Crete with steep sides and dramatic rock formations. It is also known as the Gorge of the Dead because ancient Minoans buried their dead in caves high up on the gorge's sides. The 3.5km Chochlakies or Karoumes gorge ends in the magnificent and isolated bay of Karoumes.

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