Things to do in Lasithi Prefecture, Crete: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

November 14, 2021 Madelene Haan

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. Monastery of Kremasta

Neapoli, Agios Nikolaos, Crete 72400 Greece +30 2841 032405
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Monastery of Kremasta

The Monastery of Kremasta or Kremasti is located 14km north of Agios Nikolaos town, on the road to the village of Vrysses and the Lasithi Plateau. This beautifully situated monastery on the slope of Kavalaras hill overlooks the town of Neapolis which is only 3km away. It is built at an altitude of 397 m. and gives the impression that it is hanging, hence its name Kremasta which means "hanging" in Greek. The monastery is dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel and celebrates on 8 November.

2. Monastery of Koufi Petra

Odos Neapolis - Chersonisou, Neapoli, Agios Nikolaos, Crete 831 03 Greece http://e-lasithi.eu/en/item/monastery-of-koufi-petra
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Monastery of Koufi Petra

3. Church of St. George

Kavousi, Crete 722 00 Greece
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Church of St. George

4. Monastery of Panagia Vidiani

Eparchiaki Odos Mesa Lasithiou - Kastelliou, Kato Metochi, Crete Greece http://vidiani.gr
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Monastery of Panagia Vidiani

5. Kapsa Monastery

Makry-Gialos, Crete Greece +30 2843 051458
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Kapsa Monastery

6. Ieros Naos Agios Konstandinou kai Elenis

Eparchiaki Odos Agiou Nikolaou - Vrouchas, Elounda, Crete 72100 Greece +30 2492 031766
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Ieros Naos Agios Konstandinou kai Elenis

Reviewed By Jonny232323

A lovely church to visit.Well Maintained clean and well worth a little visit free to enter and nice to take photos off the belles ring out off this church every sunday around 8 nice to here if you want a morning wake up hehe

7. Iera Monh Panagias Fanerwmenhs

Sitia, Crete 72300 Greece
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Iera Monh Panagias Fanerwmenhs

8. Agia Fotini

Filotheou, Ierapetra, Crete 722 00 Greece http://www.imis.gr/el/%CE%B9%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%AC-%CE%BC%CE%B7%CF%84%CF%81%CF%8C%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%82-%CE%B9%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%80%CF%8D%CF%84%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9-%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%84%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1%CF%82-54/-%CE%BF-%CE%BC%CE%B7%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Agia Fotini

9. Iera Moni Toplou

Toplou, Sitia, Crete 72300 Greece +30 2843 029630
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4.0 based on 507 reviews

Iera Moni Toplou

Reviewed By irelandbound11

Visited monastery and lunched next door. Very interesting historically and beautiful location. Good gift shop with delicious cafe next door.

10. Holy Spirit Church

Papa Pothoy, Kritsa, Crete 72051 Greece
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Holy Spirit Church

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