Location: Lasithi Prefecture
Top Things to do in Lasithi Prefecture
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
Lasithi (Greek: Λασίθι) is the easternmost regional unit on the island of Crete, to the east of Heraklion. Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major towns being Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli. The mountains include the Dikti in the west and the Thrypti in the east. The Sea of Crete lies to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south.
Restaurants in Lasithi Prefecture
1. Lassithi Plateau
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4.5 based on 995 reviews
This flat stretch of land high up in the mountains of Crete is rumored to be the birthplace of Zeus.
Reviewed By StefanieinCrete
family trip, it was a hole day trip with cloudy weather, perfect place so nice view, good food, any time was so good. what else do you need?
2. Archaia Poli tis Lato
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By 267rich - Bristol, United Kingdom
Other reviewers have commented on what the site is about, I just wanted to highlight a few things for other visitors. Sturdy footwear is essential, the paths are not flat! Loose stones, small and large can make walking tricky, so no wheelchair access You need good balance to clamber up the rocky places. The wind was up when we went, dust blowing about, but cooler! No guidebook, some boards around the site. How people ever made a home on this mountain I will never know, creating their homes around the massive rocks.
3. Spinalonga (Kalydon)
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4.5 based on 9,603 reviews
Reviewed By minalaki
If you are visiting Crete, do not miss Spinaloga! It holds centuries of history on a small island - from first antic inhabitants, Venetians building fortifications, to Otoman inhabitants and the leper colony, Spinalonga bursts from different and moving stories. It's easy to get there, taking a bus from Agios Nikolaos to Plaka, which both ways is less than 6 eur. Then, at Plaka, you take a boat to the island, which is 10 eur both ways. Entrance thicket to the island is 8 eur. And when you're there - learn, explore, enjoy! We went early, we were at the island before 10 am, so it was peaceful and almost empty. We went alone, without a guide and a group, since we wanted the freedom to wonder around and explore by ourselves, but guides have so many interesting stories that it might worth going with a group. An hour is just enough for a tour around the island, there are some tables with stories and facts about Spinalonga around, and book guides inside the suvenir shop, so that can be helpful if going on your own. Also, tv series The Island, based on the book, can be a good help in understanding how people lived there, in the former leper colony. Experience is absolutely amazing.
4. Cretan Olive Oil Farm
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4.5 based on 699 reviews
Cretan Olive Oil Farm is a place where you can explore the unknown side of Crete and its products.You will experience the way we were producing traditional Cretan products such as olive oil, wine, raki & pottery in a unique environment. See, Taste, Smell, Touch.
Reviewed By R6575MSfrancescam - Sydney, Australia
The Cretan Olive Farm offers you a chance to see how traditional olive farms operated all over the island. Take the tour with the cheesemaking and cooking class - it's excellent value for money and a fabulous way to see how things were on the island. Great for families.
5. Katharo Plataeu
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Ifchio - Athens, Greece
Traditional village, really good fo those who wants to see the real character of villages of Crete, easily find
6. Crete Experience
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
7. Panagias Keras Church
8. Moni Faneromeni
9. Porto
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By fabkaf - London, United Kingdom
Everyone loves a port - this port has many bars, tavernas, shops - there is so much to see and do - the food is amazing and the views are awesome!
10. Timios Stavros Chapel
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