Chiona is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Chiona!
Chiona, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete Next to Chiona beach is a natural coastal wetland.
It is a seasonal salty pond with sandy substrate which receives fresh water from the surface runoff and the water table.
Salty water enters the wetland throught the winter wave... View More
Chiona Wetland
Minoan Town of Palekastro
Chiona, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete At the beach of Palekastro, in the position of Russolakos, a great and big town of the Minoan period was excavated.
It flourished during the post-Minoan period but some remains date back to the pre-Minoan period and the mid-Minoan... View More