Top 16 things to do and attractions in Sissi

We were there in January and the beach was full of rubbish. A real shame for an actually nice little beach

Quiet. Reachable by car. Small. A bit messy and no services. But we like it.

Beautiful Beach, take your Beach shoes if you go bathing

Really nice beach with white sand. The toilets are a bit far away but cool to see showers and changing booths nearby. Also there is a beach bar next to it. From the flip side it is hard to get there- you have to use a cab or walk in the heat to get there from hotels nearby. But it is worth if you do not want to visit the rocky beach.

Poor quality, rocky beach and always choppy! However, if you climb up the rocks and walk around the headland, it brings you down on to a promenade, to Kalimera beach, which is by far the best (and only sandy) beach in the area and well worth the 20-30 minute, 2km walk from the other end of Sissi

Small and relatively private sandy beach but rocky as you enter the sea. The people that run the sunbeds (7€ for 2 beds and parasol), very kind and friendly and pass out fruit and water for free. Also offer free use of sea shoes, flippers, lilo's etc

Very secluded, you can park at 30m from the actual beach. Beachbeds are on the expensive side, but you get a bottle of cooled water with them. Not very childfriendly. Big dropoff after 10meters, large rocks/pebbles.

Beautiful family run restaurant a short walk from the coast. Wonderful setting underneath lime trees and low lighting. Amazing service from friendly staff, and the food is wonderful and home cooked.

You must visit here if you're staying near Sisi. Nikki and the team were so lovely and made sure we were welcome. We dined here several times and each time had some wonderful homemade food. Nikki also suggested places to visit around Crete to us and made sure we had a fantastic meal each night. The Chicken Curry is amazing, as is the Sea Bass. We'll be coming back here again.

Owner is extremely friendly and food is tasty, even thought price is higher here compared to other local restaurants. The atmosphere of this place is amazing and definitely worth visiting.

Food, service, atmosphere are all fantastic, couldn’t fault any of it! We went for our anniversary and we’re given these beautiful Little Rocks. The host was a fabulous Lady, her passion for her restaurant and her food what above and beyond!

A beautiful place! We decided to try here after getting a recommendation from a couple that was staying in our hotel. We booked a table as we were told it gets really busy and we’re glad we did! The host is so lovely she can’t do enough for you. The food is all freshly made and is authentic greek. We had the baked Feta with Honey and Saganaki for starters and both chose the Stifado as main all of which were fantastic! If you’re staying in Sissi make sure you visit here at least once you won’t regret it!

When in Sissi, make sure you visit this taverna at least once! We keep coming back and it always feels like coming home! Authentic, fantastic and awesome - this counts for the staff, the food and the whole place itself.

Unfortunately not as good as the reviews suggested. The terrace is nice and the service is very friendly. The owner clearly knows how to charm customers. Prices are normal and they have a good selection of food. We got something to try as an appetizer that was a tasty stew. Unfortunately the rest of the dishes were a bit underwhelming. The mixed grill was normal but the side salad was a bit weird with the cabbage. We also ordered a cucumber salad that didnt have much seasoning. Also the moussaka was not flavoured. You could taste a bit of the cinnamon but beside that not enough salt and pepper on potatoes and bechamel. Unfortunately once it was cooked it was also hard to fix the seasoning with the salt and pepper at the table as the ingredients don’t soak in the flavour anymore. Consistency and presentation was alright.

We had really good time at this restaurant today, everything was sooo delicious and everyone was so kind and friendly. If you come here, you will definitely leave full and happy. You also get different breads with appetizers before the meal, and then raki and dessert are offered by the house after the meal. Thank you for everything, we will definitely come here again! :)

Phenomenal place! Food was amazing! Atmosphere and decor was fab! Staff were brilliant! Could not recommend enough. But book a table as it was busy! 10 out of 10!

Restaurant Review: A Delicious Find in Sissi, Crete If you're in Sissi and craving authentic Cretan food with generous portions, this local gem is a must-visit. The setting is cozy and welcoming, with a rustic charm that adds to the experience. The food is the real highlight—flavorful, hearty, and made with fresh local ingredients, and the portions are more than generous. You definitely won’t leave hungry! Service can be a bit chaotic when the place gets busy, with some delays, but the staff are friendly and do their best to keep up. Overall, it’s great value for money, and the quality of the food more than makes up for any small service hiccups. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

Beautiful hidden gem on the beautiful island of Crete. Loved everythibg about this restaurant, from the beautiful setting and decor, the fresh and delicious food all the way to the nice and very helpful staff, an amazing experience all around! The portions were very egenrouss and I recommend the lamb, the grilled octopus, fried calamari and especially the spicy tzatziki sauce (off menue, you have to ask for it)! They also offered us a delicious orange cake at the end which on its own, is worth trying this amazing place!

Lovely restaurant and beautiful aesthetic the food was amazing. The staff were so welcoming and kind, great value for money. We visited twice whilst staying in Sisi we will be back very soon!!

Lovely restaurant just off the main harbour in Sisi. Family run and we got there about 745 without a reservation. Very busy. Lots of staff on which was good. Delicious food and complimentary bread starter and ice cream desert. The kelfitco and moussaka were delicious. Good atmosphere and lovely turquoise decor ! Thank you

This was my personal highlight of our family holiday to Sissi in Crete. This place is amazing, especially on the traditional Greek night. The staff are super friendly, the atmosphere is awesome, the food is great. It was so busy. I mean wall-to-wall busy. This is the only reason that the service is 4 stars and not 5. And because it was so busy, the staff were rushing around everywhere, getting caught up in the activities and having fun along with the patrons, but we ordered drinks several times that didn't arrive to the table yet when the bill came, we had still been charged for. A quick word with the waiting staff though and it was quickly sorted. Genuinely, a great place.

Lovely English run pub. We went on a Thursday were there was a gentleman playing the guitar. The drinks were a reasonable price. The only downside is that it was quiet far away from anything else, such as parking.

We love this place! From here you can watch the sun set over the sea. The ambience is of course a matter of taste, but I love the Caribbean/pirate style. The service is so good and very nice, the frequent live music is brilliant and the cocktails are simply divine! If you're near Sissi, a visit is a must!

Beautiful bar on three levels with view to the beach. Nice staff and great quality of drinks and beers. We are definitely coming back another day to listen the live rock music :) The People here have a good sense of humor as well - we like that!

This is an off the beaten track venue. Right on the rocky beach, but 500 metres from all the other bars. Great cocktails and live entertainment EVERY night. Well worth a visit 😎

Amazing bar in a great location with lots of character. The staff are all really nice and the local band, who play there most nights, are absolutely brilliant. Well worth a few visits if you're in the area.

Probably the cheapest drinks in Sisi. Great for the football and rugby. Very welcoming and the live music was top class. Drinks only bar with no food.

Great place, right on the sea front in sissi, owners are great and can't do enough for you, Guinness is freezing cold, good G&T too, Husband loved that he could watch the rugby here first day we arrived. There's a reason it's got such good reviews.

My husband and I were seated before we could even look at the menu at the entrance. We had a sticky menu, and when the food came, the mussels were clearly frozen beforehand but not indicated on the menu. The bread and tzatziki were pretty good, but we didn't feel good eating the rest because it was so bad that we were already hoping not to get food poisoning. The table behind my husband also sent most of their food back because, from what I overheard, it was just bad.

We ate here twice, lunch and then dinner. Both times the food was very delicious and fresh. The prices are very reasonable especially for the excellent food. The location is idyllic, a cool breeze during the hot day, a fabulous sunset for dinner.

This place has a lovely view over the sea front and great location for the sunset. It was empty when we went which is such a shame as the staff are very friendly and helpful and the menu choice is good. We chose a few different starters and then shared a pizza. All the food was good and I would recommed.

Totally underrated place. The owner and service were very friendly and attentive. The food exceeded my expectation. Its traditional greek but with a little twist. I had the beef souvlaki and it came with a interesting little mayo. The meat was very juicy and had a great grilled flavour. Vegetables and potatoes were a great addition and I liked that it was something else than just fries on the side. The plates looked very pretty. The spicy cheese dip had a nice kick and was a very tasty extra to the dishes. Probably the best place in Sisi. Would 10/10 recommend this place. Plus the view around sunset was amazing.

Beautiful restaurant with the best pasta I’ve ever had and can’t beat the view. Was more expensive than other restaurants I’ve been to but is absolutely worth the money, and the water was free as well as I free dessert. Would absolutely recommend!

Booked a table via their Facebook page, response within 15 minutes to confirm booking. Great place to watch the sunset by the bay. I had the pizza which was really good and husband had the meatballs which were so light and delicious. Very good service.

Great Greek food and an amazing view over harbour and the sunset. Run by 2 brothers, really nice guys and great service from all the staff.

We loved this bar/restaurant for drinks and food. It was really good, although we only had pizza, garlic bread and fries it was real good value...... the food, the drinks, the view. The view is astonishing what a lovely tranquil atmosphere. The staff are also unbelievably pleasant especially Erisa she is so polite and welcoming. Would strongly recommend a visit here.

Great place with a beachfront view, perfect for sunset time, everything we tasted was just delicious, service and people were great, we returned there a couple of times and will get back in the future. Prices are fair, Highly reccommended!!

Went here a few times for lunch. The service is great everyone very friendly. The wraps were lovely and the chicken gyros. Also have to recommend the chocolate and strawberry waffles. Top tip add a scoop of Oreo ice-cream. So good! Lovely location looking over the sea. Great view of the sunset.

Food is good but not special, prices were good. The waiters are not very attentive, they didn't smile once. Also took a long time until they collected the plates. Definitely not your typical Greek restaurant.

The food was amazing, with plenty of vegetarian options, and freshly made. Great drinks menu and lovely views of the sea inlet and little port. Would definitely recommend

Staff very attentive, great food. I had my last meal here, sea bass, presented whole. It was flame grilled and incredibly tasty. We dined here twice.

4.9.2025, two Arabic speaking families consisting of 2 young couples and two toddlers asked the bartender (I think he is also the owner) to set for drinks in the terrace, he refused in a rude way stating the terrace only for ordering food while 5 of 8 tables had only drinks on the tables. Even the waitress was embarrassed by the bartender behaviour. We ended up eating and drinking in the adjacent restaurant called Kyma, which was amazing

We had a few drinks here. Friendly and chilled out atmosphere. Good selection of drinks, friendly service and reasonable prices in a good location. Would recommend.

We had lunch based on the reviews and were not disappointed, food was delicious, staff were friendly and it’s so pretty, would recommend it.

We had a wonderful experience at this family restaurant, enjoying the delicious food and fantastic service. Mom prepares excellent Greek dishes, and the daughters serve with big smiles. The atmosphere is very calm, with no loud music and free from tourist crowds. We loved visiting for the whole experience.

Popped in for a few refreshing drinks whilst waiting to check into our hotel. Very friendly waitress, large selection and reasonable prices

We first viested George and Maria nearly 30 years ago .We were staying on the other side of sissi and George offered to take us home as it was quite a walk,this happened every night we ate there and again the following year On our next trip there Maria showed us there apartments at the back of the restaurant so that is where we have stayed every viest since.We were about to go again but Covid stuck Two years later our son died who was a similar age to,, their girls who he had a very soft spot for.Hopefully we can return next year as in our eyes the people,the food and the place in general are unbeatable See you soon. Andy and Sharon

Love Pink Flamingo, we've been visiting for a few years and the staff are lovely, food is delicious and it's all set in lovely surroundings x

An absolutely fantastic restaurant. You simply cannot visit the beautiful town on Sissi without experiencing the hospitality, the amazing food and delightful staff at the Pink Flamingo. From stepping into the restaurant to leaving, you are treated with the best attentive service from Nikolaus. The food is first rate and we tried many things on the menu. For 15 euros for a Meze Plate, I can highly recommend this to share. The moussaka is Devine and the Gyros are the tastiest we had. There is a small playground for the kids and both indoor and outdoor seating. Also, make sure you try the Sangria. Sit with a gyros and a small jug of the sangria and enjoy the sea view. Perfection.

The stifado and moussaka were delightful in our tranquil Cretan village setting. The complimentary bread and beetroot starter were a pleasant surprise, and the white grapes were the best we've ever tasted. We were particularly impressed by the generous portion of moussaka. The entire experience, nestled in a garden under olive trees, was incredibly relaxing. If we ever return to Sissi, we'll definitely be back to this charming spot.

Wonderful place with delicious native Greek food, today even with smooth live music. We will come more often 😎

We had a wonderful meal here - the atmosphere in the garden is lovely and the food was amazing with very generous hosts. We'd recommend the moussaka!

Popped in and had lovely pork skewers which were tasty and tender. Fresh salad and fries, with water and a coke, all ate under olive boughs in the garden.

Everything we had tasted amazing - the tzatziki, moussaka, stifado. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting under olive trees, and of course the amazing service!

This was the lunch venue of our Quad Bike Tour, food was excellent as well as the drinks, service and hospitality were also excellent. Will definitely be back.

Cosy Place a little outside Sisi. Smooth live music. Traditional food, wonderful.

what better way to build an appetite before your dinner, or relax after a beautiful meal one of the local restaurants. 18 holes of varying difficulty and lots of fun, great welcome when you enter, from well stocked bar for everything from a beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks even tea or coffee. There is also a seating area if you just wish to relax and watch the sunset over the harbour and pool tables and air hockey for thoses who don't like mini golf.

One of the best crazy golfa I've ever been to. So fun, I went with me and my family. I saw a very interesting bug

Absolutely lovely! Best thing we did on our holiday. Great price (€7.50 with a second free game). Lots of variety with the holes - very creative and colourful. Lovely bar although we didn't get anything to drink. Tables along the way with clipboard to note down scores plus benches. Overall a lovely atmosphere and the owner was very friendly.😊 Plus loved the score of the day board especially as we beat it!!

We're here in Sissi until the 28th June 25. We absolutely love this little place! Family ran, great banter and go that extra mile to make you comfortable. The beer is great and we've already laughed all day with the best staff. The golf is fun too, great for all the family,get yourself along and beat the daily high score, or sit and enjoy a beer,pool or air hockey. Best spot for Sunset as well.

The Perfect place for Drinks Sea breeze and shade. A very chilled out friendly Vibe.

Perfect calm place to relax with friends. We come here regularly. Small pool 2 €, big pool 4€/game. Mini golf 10E adults, 7,50E kids. Draught beer in an iced glass. Perfect! I like the music too.

Great little mini golf course — fun and super welcoming. Big thanks to Matt for great sense of humor. He really made our visit extra enjoyable!

The most expensive bar in creta. Even the airport price are cheaper. Tourist trap for the resort customer

Beware, got robbed on two drinks! Check prices before ordering

(Translated by Google) It is located on the beach of a beautiful 5* hotel, one part is a large sandy, slowly deepening beach, the other part is rocky and untouched. wonderful (Original) Gyönyörű 5*szálloda tengerpartján található,egyik részén nagy homokos,lassan mélyülő tengerpart,másik részen sziklás érintetlen.csodás

(Translated by Google) Very nice beach 🏝️. Lounger and parasol for rent 12 euros (Original) Sehr schöner Strand 🏝️.Liege und Sonnenschirm zum mieten 12. Euro

(Translated by Google) Goodnight Greece they should have said it!!! Frappe with 1 lt water 7.5€!!! Of course, be careful where you got it!!! But the big surprise came when I was about to pay by card and the employee tells me that they haven't had a POS for a week!!!! Here I say this is illegal!!! We tell them so says the employee!!! This is called complicity dear!! He suggests you a solution of course to go to the ATM that is at the Reception (4.95€ withdrawal fee!!) which to find you have to walk through a maze! P.S.1. For example, with 1,500 beds, what kind of turnover (black) does the 5-star hotel make at this time of year! P.S.2. No receipt was given for the cash payment!!! P.S.3. The "umbrella" right next to the beach is value for money with a normal POS and receipt!!! Good night gentlemen there in Kalimera Crete!!!! (Original) Καληνύχτα Ελλάδα έπρεπε να το λένε!!! Φραπέ με 1 lt νερό 7,5€!!! Ας πρόσεχες βέβαια που το πήρες!!! Αλλά η μεγάλη έκπληξη ήρθε όταν ήταν να πληρώσω με κάρτα και μου λέει ο υπάλληλος ότι δεν έχουν POS εδώ και μια εβδομάδα!!!! Ορίστε λέω αυτό είναι παράνομο!!! Εμείς τους το λέμε λέει ο υπάλληλος!!! Συνενοχή λέγεται αυτό αγαπητέ!! Σου προτείνει λύση βέβαια να πας στο ATM που έχει στη Reception (4,95€ η χρέωση ανάληψης!!) που για να τη βρεις πρέπει να περπατήσεις λαβύρινθο! Υ.Γ1. Για υπολογίστε 1.500 κλίνες το 5στερο τέτοια εποχή τι τζίρο(μαύρο) κάνει! Υ.Γ2. Στην πληρωμή μετρητών δεν δόθηκε απόδειξη!!! Υ.Γ3. Ο «ομπρελάς» ακριβώς δίπλα στην παραλία value for money με POS κανονικά και απόδειξη!!! Καληνύχτα κύριοι εκεί στο Καλημέρα Κρήτη!!!!

(Translated by Google) 2022.06. Wonderful view, sandy beach. Small selection. Hot dog (soft big bun, big sausage, weak) 5 euros, Chicken Tortilla (2 small, delicious) 6 euros, Espresso 3.2 euros, Latte 4, Frappé with vanilla ice cream 5.5 euros. (Original) 2022.06. Csodás kilátás, homokos tengerpart. Kis választék. Hot-dog (puha nagy kifli, nagy virsli, gyenge) 5 euro, Csirkés Tortilla(2db kicsike, finom) 6 euro, Eszpresszó 3,2 euro, Latte 4, Frappé vanilia fagyival 5,5 euro.

(Translated by Google) Nice shady spot on a good beach - but outrageously expensive (Original) Schöner schattiger Platz an einem guten Strand - aber unverschämt teuer

Really attentive and thorough when my 1 year old daughter was unwell. A big park of Sisi as a holiday location to know this is here and easily accessible if in need of a doctor!

Went here to seek some advice from the doctor about some medicine I had purchased for my 10 month old. He was very unhelpful, gave me incorrect guidance (I found this out after) and demanded I pay him 10 Euros for him giving me his false information. Avoid at all costs. The man is not professional at all and only cares about money.

Extremely rude staff. Treat tourists with attitude and I’d never go there or send anyone I care about to this center. Great people the way you want to be treated yourself!

Excellent communication, qualified personnel, up to date IT technology for booking a PCR or Rapid test in order to travel abroad! Good Job!!

Amazing!! Loaned a scooter for my husba nd so professional and so charming. 100% Amazing service, thank-you

Superb Dr peridis the best md in create Thank you doctor

Never go there!!!! This man does not care about health, only cares about the money!

The perfect place to get your Cretan memories back to your country. Ask the owner Zaharias for a special Cretan rakomelo!

A beautiful shop with amazing jewelry and wooden tools that the owner creates himself. Besides, he sells the olive oil he produces and there are many other excellent products in his store. I highly recommend visiting this shop

Great service from kindest Charis, quality, original products, competitive prices. We'll recommend this store to our friends!

A large variety for a gift and not only. very friendly staff. I recommend it.

Lovely iltems made by gifted lovely person 🤗🤩

(Translated by Google) Variety of products Good prices Customer service perfect (Original) Ποικιλία προϊόντων Καλές τιμές Εξυπηρέτηση πελατών τέλεια

(Translated by Google) Nice owner and very nice shop with a lot of choice. Sometimes you get a small bag with an olive soap as a gift when you pay. We were in Sissi at the end of June/beginning of July 2024. (Original) Aardige eigenaar en heel leuke winkel met veel keuze. Soms krijg je bij het afrekenen een klein tasje met een olijfzeepje kado. Wij waren eind juni/ begin juli 2024 in Sissi.

The accommodation stood out for its cleanliness – everything was in perfect condition, neat and fresh. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. We were particularly impressed by the swimming pool, which is operated with salt – a much more natural and pleasant experience, without the inconvenience of chlorine. It is the ideal place to relax. We highly recommend it to those looking for quality, tranquility and hospitality!

(Translated by Google) Great accommodation and warm attitude of the owner. Highly recommended, great price, location, apartment equipment. After 2 weeks in Crete this was the best accommodation we had. (Original) Skvělé ubytování a vřelý přístup majitele. Moc doporučujeme, skvělá cena, lokalita, vybavení apartmánu. Po 2 týdnech na Krétě tohle bylo nejlepší ubytování, co jsme měli.

(Translated by Google) Efficient and comfortable (Original) Efficiente e comoda

At this time of year beds are free and toilets are available but no cafes on beach so bring your own food and snacks. Great spot for snorkeling!

A really beautiful beach. At the time we arived there, around 6 pm, it was really empty but we manage to meet a lovely girl, named miss Foxy who literally played with us for a few hours...aparently she likes to run from home and come to the beach and play catch with everybody🤗❤️

Great coved beach. Albeit stony and sandy. Definitely take water shoes. 10euros for 2 sunbeds and brolly. And a short walk up to a snack bar. But a donut man and a fruit van come buy once or twice a day. Pay in cash.

Amazing beach walking distance from Sissi that provide all facilities you need . Showers sunbeds and a nice cafe that provides food and good drinks that you might need in your day out. The staff are very welcoo helpful and nice. We recommend it the beach of you staying near by and you don't need to travel far. Visitorsinmanchester.com

Nice area but shingle amongst the sand, and large sharp rocks in water. Water warm.

Nice pebbled beach, not so easy to get in, not really suitable children as the waves can be big, there's nowhere on the beach to buy food or drink, there is a building but it was never open on the 2 occasions we visited.

Lovely small little beach that is accessible from the road and a small footpath. There's a lot of waves because it's a bay so if you're into that, this is the place to be.

Cannot access because hotel blocked the road. You need walk 5 min from the rocks. Shame

Can’t access it because hotel blocked road with its walls.

Amazing sea and sandy beach

(Translated by Google) One of the rare sandy beaches on Sissi, parking nearby about 300 m before the hotel complex then turn right along the rocks there is a small path passable even for children. Pleasant beach with shade in the morning under some tamarisk trees. (Original) Une des rares plages de sable sur Sissi, un parking à proximité environ 300 m avant le complexe hotelier puis prendre sur la droite le long des rochers il y a un petit sentier praticable même pour les enfants. Plage agréable avec de l'ombre le matin sous quelques tamaris.

(Translated by Google) The beach is clean, you can take a sunbed and an umbrella. There is a place to eat. Sand, gentle entrance to the water. There is a very beautiful location between the stone embankments, the photos come out great, but be careful! The bottom is in the stones, sharp and slippery (Original) Пряж чистий, є можливість взяти шезлонг та парасольку. Є де поїсти. Пісок, пологий вхід у воду. Є дуже красива локація між камʼяними насипами, фото виходять чудові, але обережно! Дно в каміннях, гострих та слизьких

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful beach, but a joke. The Creti Kalimera Hotel is fully extended and blocks access to a state beach. Greek corruption and mockery. (Original) O plaja foarte frumoasa, dar o bătaie de joc. Hotelul Creti Kalimera este extins complet și blochează accesul pe o plaja de stat. Corupție și bătaie de joc greceasca.

(Translated by Google) Great sandy beach. By car you can park in the parking lot in front of the resort and walk along a gravel path to the beach on the eastern side. It has a lot of space and you can use the showers (and the pool) at the resort without being noticed. Unfortunately there is a lot of plastic waste lying around on the beach, which I find quite a shame. (Original) Toller Sandstrand. Mit dem Auto kann man auf dem Parkplatz vor dem Resort Parkieren und auf der östlichen Seite einen Schotterweg entlang zum Strand laufen. Es hat viel Platz und die Duschen (sowie den Pool) vom Resort kann man unbemerkt benützen. Leider liegt sehr viel Plastikmüll am Strand rum, was ich ziemlich schade finde.