Villa manika is stunning - even nicer than the pictures suggest. It’s peaceful, beautiful, with lovely sea views and plenty of places to sit and take in the surroundings. It’s really well equipped and having three bathrooms was a real bonus, especially with teenage daughters! It’s modern, spacious and the pool area is lovely. Sitia town is a ten minute drive away (or 8 euro cab) and there are some lovely beaches a short drive away. Vai is lovely with sunbeds and a cafe/restaurant but don’t get there too late as it gets busy. Sitia beach is convenient and the beach bars just charge you for drinks to use their sunbeds. There are some more remote beaches (itanos, chonia) but take your own brolly as there’s little shade. Sitia town is great for bars and restaurants. We recommend Ta Limoni, Basilico, Cretan House and Sitia pizza. The black hole bar is good for cocktails. We would definitely return!