What to do and see in Pitsidia, Greece: The Best Places and Tips

March 10, 2018 Florencio Paulino

Discover the best top things to do in Pitsidia, Greece including Komos Beach, Red Sand Beach (Kokkini Ammos), Kalamaki Beach, Ancient City of Phaistos, Agia Marina Donkey Rescue Sanctuary, Palace of Faistos, Botano Cretan Mountain Herbs, Archaeological Site of Agia Triada, Agiofarago beach, Sun of the Beach.
Restaurants in Pitsidia

1. Komos Beach

Pitsidia, Crete, Greece
Excellent
49%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 205 reviews

Komos Beach

Reviewed By NMB45 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Everything said about the spaciousness and beautiful setting of this beach is true. However, for beach walkers and waders the beach is quite disappointing. The grainy sand is unusually soft which makes it exhausting to walk along the beach any distance. Upon entering the surf we encountered a short band of pebbles followed by a rocky shelf which made it unpleasant for wading along the beach in the water.
It is fine for sunbathing if the wind is mild.

2. Red Sand Beach (Kokkini Ammos)

Matala, Crete 702 00, Greece
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 703 reviews

Red Sand Beach (Kokkini Ammos)

Reviewed By Roberto S

Decided to go to the red beach with my family and friends.
From Matala you need to "climb" up to the hill, before having the chance to walk down to the see. (Pretty hard for young kids under 6/7 would say).
There are two different ways to reach it, one is slightly easier.
Once on the beach (1/2 hour at least), realized that day unfortunately the sea wasn't so clean, maybe due to the tide. In the afternoon it was better.
If the sea if flat, a small boat can help you go back to Matala beach.
Worth it and expensive the Mojito you can have at the bar.
No food there.
No toilette, in case of need...enjoy open air!!!

3. Kalamaki Beach

Kalamaki, Crete, Greece
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 90 reviews

Kalamaki Beach

Reviewed By GolfBravo - Haifa, Israel

Right by the restaurants, nice clean sand, with free umbrellas and shower. If you don't mind the diners from the restaurants watching you, this beach is very convenient.

4. Ancient City of Phaistos

Epar.Od. Faistou - Kalon Limenon, Sivas, Crete 702 00, Greece +30 2892 042315
Excellent
48%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 722 reviews

Ancient City of Phaistos

The ruins of an ancient Minoan palace, popular among tourists.

Reviewed By paulandozzie - london

This place is beautiful; the setting is dramatic, with breathtaking views all around. The Palace itself is almost as large as Knossos and follows a similar plan. It's easy to navigate around by yourself with plenty of information boards, so go on your own and see it at your own pace; a basic guidebook or floor plan will suffice. The excavators have resisted the flights of fancy that have led to the Disneyfication of Knossos, so it feels authentic; the limited restoration that has been done is sensitive and restrained. It's also much less crowded. Go, and let your own imagination run riot.

5. Agia Marina Donkey Rescue Sanctuary

Mires, Crete 70400, Greece +30 2892 042556
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 45 reviews

Agia Marina Donkey Rescue Sanctuary

Our donkey sanctuary has twenty rescued ex working, abused and abandoned Cretan donkeys. We warmly welcome visitors to learn more of the plight and history of the Cretan donkey.Small children may have a ride and all visitors are encouraged to help with grooming and feed and learn about the care of donkeys.We offer adoptions and fun fund raising days to help raise funds to feed our donkeys....

Reviewed By Rose G - Wellington, New Zealand

We visited the Donkey Sanctuary today and I was so pleased we did. We were a few minutes out from visiting hours but I really wanted to make a donation. Having said that I thought we would make the donation and leave (this being a short break for them in a very long day ) but no...we were warmly greeted and engaged in conversation and some information about the gorgeous animals in their care. What a wonderful,selfless thing this family do. You are wonderful.

6. Palace of Faistos

Eparchiaki Odos Faistou - Kalon Limenon, Vori, Crete 702 00, Greece
Excellent
56%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

Palace of Faistos

Reviewed By BarbieMegaTraveller - Sydney, Australia

The ruins here are interesting, the site itself is huge but I do wish there was more information in each section of the ruins because it does leave you walking around, wondering if the section you're in is part of what you read in the last section or something else entirely.
There are information boards explaining what was found in an area but it covers a really large area, so as you're walking through and seeing picture marks on a stone, it doesn't explain that but it will say in that area generally there were potters working. This left me disappointed. I would prefer to see each room you walk through explain what it was used for instead of saying in this huge area made up of 8 rooms there were potters, a library, sacrificing but it's up to you to work out which room is which.
Some of the open spaces are set out with much more information, for example the open courtyard areas give explanations as to the use and what was there. Though for example on the outskirts is what looks like an old Minoan footpath main entrance from the surrounding Mountains. There is no information on this and yet it seems obvious that this is what it was for.
I still enjoyed my visit here but if you're not totally into history and ruins, you might find this place a little boring. The wooden built paths between certain areas and some that are still undercover are in poor condition. Lots of these paths that lead into the better quality ruins are closed off due to their lack of maintenance, meaning a lot of the ruins in better condition are only visible from a distance, where clearly paths were originally made for close up viewing.

7. Botano Cretan Mountain Herbs

Kouses, Crete 70400, Greece +30 2892 042295
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 22 reviews

Botano Cretan Mountain Herbs

Reviewed By KarooChick - South Africa

I LOVED this shop - its in a tiny village, Kouses, in Crete up in the Mountains.
The employees are friendly and helpful.
This looks like the kind of place Harry Potter may pop into. Rows of glass jars filled with unusual, unknown, familiar and exotic herbs, spices and teas. You are encouraged to open the jars and smell, taste or test what is inside. They will make up packets of any size for you - from 20grs to 2 kgs.
You are offered 2 different herbal teas to try. Outside on a small balcony is an old rustic table and chairs with a great mountain view.

8. Archaeological Site of Agia Triada

Tympaki, Crete 702 00, Greece
Excellent
26%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 49 reviews

Archaeological Site of Agia Triada

Reviewed By V581ZSdonb - Sydney, Australia

Aghia Triada was a Minoan palace/city brilliantly sited to control the rich Plain of Messara. It can only be easily approached from the east and commands its immediate surroundings. It was subsidiary to Knossos which ruled the Minoan world.
The site is reasonably compact and no reconstruction has been done as at Knossos. It is not on any mass tourism routes, no selfie sticks all over the place as others have reported. There is also a very good cafe at the entrance to the archaeological site.

9. Agio Farago beach

Kaloi Limenes, Crete 704 00, Greece
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Agio Farago beach

Reviewed By christopherbR8036JR

I think I've found my favorite beach on the South Coast. It's far enough to keep the riff-raff away, it's spotless and there's a hike involved to get there. Please leave only footprints and nudists stay in your designated Beaches - I'll be bringing my young daughters with me. Don't take offense - there are designated nudist Beaches and this IS NOT ONE OF THEM.
There were a few people climbing the rocks - everyone was very polite - let's keep it that way!

10. Sun of the Beach

Kalamaki Beach, Kalamaki, Crete 70200, Greece +30 694 777 6301
Excellent
96%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 21 reviews

Sun of the Beach

Sun of the Beach - CAFE|COCKTAIL -3rd wave of coffee -wine tastings and seminars for wine and vermouth -beer tasting -distillation of beer & beer seminars -original cocktails

Reviewed By Stella A

Great people. Polite, helpful. Great place, clean, tasteful. Me my husband and our 4 kids enjoyed so much been there. You have to go.It's great that you enjoyed your visit in Sun of the Beach! Thank you for your nice comments!

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