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) ![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) ![Vai](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/aed45dce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa Karamali Avenue Sitia Crete Island CA $100 CA $138 total Apr 18 - Apr 19 includes taxes & fees 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! (157 reviews) Lovely welcome, polite staff. We had a room upgrade to a sea view which was nice. Breakfast was plentiful but as it was end of season the bread rolls and croissants were very dry. The fruit had swarms of fruit flies so we decided not to bother, but there were other options. The pool area looked nice ... Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F04%2F2026&endDate=19%2F04%2F2026&selected=1674729&PinnedHotelID=1674729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000702683) ![Charming Cretan House, Jasmine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36930000/36927400/36927379/8e95cd62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming Cretan House, Jasmine Σητεία Κρήτη Stay at this vacation home in Sitia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) This is a charming ,clean, well furnished cottage. Tucked away in its own olive grove and garden area. Hands on family operated. Eastern Crete is quite with some beaches within droving distance. And Minoan ruins abound. I highly recommend this place. And the chocolate cake awaiting us was a welcome ... Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=36927379&PinnedHotelID=36927379&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000702683) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=36927379&PinnedHotelID=36927379&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000702683) ![The Old Pomegranate House - Sea view - AC - WIFI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32565300/32565256/acea1a5e_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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Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) This is a charming ,clean, well furnished cottage. Tucked away in its own olive grove and garden area. Hands on family operated. Eastern Crete is quite with some beaches within droving distance. And Minoan ruins abound. I highly recommend this place. And the chocolate cake awaiting us was a welcome ... Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Sitia-Hotels-Charming-Cretan-House.h36927379.Hotel-Information) ![The Old Pomegranate House - Sea view - AC - WIFI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32565300/32565256/acea1a5e_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) ![An authentic stone Cretan windmill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068200/32068188/0e641f62_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 ... 10/10 Exceptional! (115 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) [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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Chiona-Beach-Sitia.d553248635997385955.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. 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