Title: Visit Vai: Best of Vai Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Vai](https://expedia.ca/Vai-Hotels.d3000702683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Vai](https://expedia.ca/Vai-Vacation-Rentals.d3000702683.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Vai](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Vai.d3000702683.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Vai Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Vai.d3000702683.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vai Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Vai.d3000702683.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Vai ## Travel Guide ![Expansive panoramic image of Vai beach in Crete, showing golden sand, lush greenery, and vivid turquoise water meeting rugged hills under a clear blue sky. The tranquil Mediterranean setting radiates](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000702683/d5a4ebc9-cf24-4ac3-8085-0344505145e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Expansive panoramic image of Vai beach in Crete, showing golden sand, lush greenery, and vivid turquoise water meeting rugged hills under a clear blue sky. The tranquil Mediterranean setting radiates](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000702683/d5a4ebc9-cf24-4ac3-8085-0344505145e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scenic landscape of palm trees, turquoise water and tropical beach, Vai, Crete, Greece.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000702683/96d2f86b-644c-431a-af0d-23bf0d2923b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scenic landscape of palm trees, turquoise water and tropical beach, Vai, Crete, Greece.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000702683/17ce89b1-74e2-4fae-abc0-503fae64411b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The best beach in Vai, Crete, Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1728/8d44b56b-82e0-4081-90c3-de21184245f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Vai Things to do - Vai Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Vai ![Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1674800/1674729/cfd85019_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa Karamali Avenue Sitia Crete Island Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sitia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (153 reviews) Great place to stay! Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=1674729&PinnedHotelID=1674729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000702683) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=1674729&PinnedHotelID=1674729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000702683) ![An authentic stone Cretan windmill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068200/32068188/4d114398_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### An authentic stone Cretan windmill Sitia Crete Stay at this vacation home in Sitia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) A slice of heaven Three friends and myself stayed at the Windmill at Anemomili for five nights. We loved the drive up to Sitia that grew more and more wild and beautiful. The windmill is magical. Extremely comfortable and put together with so much care, artistry and love. The hosts were proactive and keen to ensure ... Reviewed on May 31, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=32068188&PinnedHotelID=32068188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000702683) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=32068188&PinnedHotelID=32068188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000702683) ![The Old Pomegranate House - Sea view - AC - WIFI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32565300/32565256/202f002a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Old Pomegranate House - Sea view - AC - WIFI Mirsini Crete Stay at this vacation home in Sitia. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Moni Toplou and Richtis Gorge are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) The Old Pomegranate House was an enchanting place to stay. Views of the bay, beautiful sunsets and a cozy, well appointed, clean space to call home. Perfectly located to explore Eastern Crete. Recommendations from our hosts were detailed and really enhanced our trip. They also left us delicious feta, ... 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Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) A slice of heaven Three friends and myself stayed at the Windmill at Anemomili for five nights. We loved the drive up to Sitia that grew more and more wild and beautiful. The windmill is magical. Extremely comfortable and put together with so much care, artistry and love. The hosts were proactive and keen to ensure ... Reviewed on May 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Sitia-Hotels-An-Authentic-Stone-Cretan-Windmill.h32068188.Hotel-Information) ![The Old Pomegranate House - Sea view - AC - WIFI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32565300/32565256/202f002a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Old Pomegranate House - Sea view - AC - WIFI Mirsini Crete Stay at this vacation home in Sitia. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Moni Toplou and Richtis Gorge are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) The Old Pomegranate House was an enchanting place to stay. Views of the bay, beautiful sunsets and a cozy, well appointed, clean space to call home. Perfectly located to explore Eastern Crete. Recommendations from our hosts were detailed and really enhanced our trip. They also left us delicious feta, ... Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Sitia-Hotels-Cosy-The-Old-Pomegranate-House-Sea-View-AC-Wifi-SAT-TV.h32565256.Hotel-Information) ![Stylish villa, private heated pool, large garden, sea view, en-suite bathrooms,](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42360000/42357200/42357123/7c0436d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stylish villa, private heated pool, large garden, sea view, en-suite bathrooms, Agia Fotia Stay at this villa in Sitia. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Petras Beach and Sitia Archaeological Museum are located ... Lovely villa in a great location We stayed at Villa Manika at the beginning of July and had a wonderful time. The villa is a short drive to Sitia with shops, a beautiful harbour and lots of cafes and restaurants. We had a hire car but got a taxi a few times in the evening which was 8 Euros each way. The villa was very spacious, ... Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Sitia-Hotels-Stylish-Villa.h42357123.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Vai](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000702683&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Richtis-Gorge-Crete.d553248621552112852.Vacation-Attraction) #### Vai Palm Grove Explore the great outdoors at Vai Palm Grove, a lovely green space in Vai. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Vai-Palm-Grove-Sitia.d6062193.Vacation-Attraction) #### Zakros Palace Find out about the history of Sitia when you spend time at Zakros Palace. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Zakros-Palace-Crete.d6062205.Vacation-Attraction) #### Toplou Monastery You can find out about the history of Sitia with a visit to Toplou Monastery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Toplou-Monastery-Sitia.d6062187.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chiona Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Chiona Beach during your trip to Sitia? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 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