Sitia is on the north coast in the bay of Sitia. There is a regular bus service from Heraklion via Agios Nikolaos. The harbour is the best in the eastern part of the island and can accommodate small fishing boats and larger cargo and transport boats as well. The weekly boats for Rhodes leave from here. Around the harbour there are many restaurants and tavernas as well as coffee shops. East of the harbour of Sitia there is a sandy beach within walking distance from the town.