Holidays in Sissi

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Sissi fly into the Greek island of Crete and should take approximately 4 hours 15 minutes flight time from the UK. Sissi flights to Crete are operated by most major charter and low-cost airlines, which is ideal for package holidays to Sissi. Greece is a very popular destination with Brits, especially throughout the summer months when flights are going from the UK almost every day. This makes it perfect to catch a last minute holiday to Sissi and get fantastic late deals. Getting out and about in Sissi is easily done by bus, they go regularly into the nearby resorts.

Things to do

Sissi holidays have attractive beaches, the bay has a good beach and the harbour is a beautiful pretty beach. Both are quite rugged and have rocky coastlines that add to the natural feel of Sissi. Just east of the village there is the sandy beach of Boufos, internationally awarded for its beauty, it is a truly romantic spot. For dining there are many delicious restaurants and tavernas that look out over the calm, warm sea, a perfect place to watch the world go by. Bars in Sissi are not too loud, as the nightlife is quite low-key and brilliant for a relaxed, charming night out. Holidays to Sissi are close to many other great resorts such as Heraklion and the party resort of Malia, so if you want to change the pace of your holiday then head out there. Some of the favourite excursions on Sissi holidays are to the ancient Minoan Palaces at Knossos and Malia, the Herchaeology museum at Heraklion and even the island of Spinalonga. Visit charming little Cretan villages that are beautiful to see.

Food and drink

Greek food has some of the best flavours in the Mediterranean. Sissi holidays serve up tasty Cretan mezedes in most restaurants and tavernas, meal times are very sociable, sitting in a Greek restaurant is probably the best way to sample the real Greek way of life. If you are feeling daring and love to try new foods you must go for the Chohlious, this dish is snails cooked to perfection and served with fresh bread drizzled with olive oil and sliced juicy tomatoes. Horiatiki is a Cretan salad not to be missed. You must try the Raki, a locally produced strong alcoholic drink made from grapes served in a shot glass, the best way to try this is to take small sips!