Location: Lasithi Prefecture
Top Things to do in Lasithi Prefecture
Top 10 Ancient Ruins 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. Spinalonga Fortress
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By OfftheirP - Manchester, United Kingdom
This stunning Venetian fortress sets the tone for your visit to the island. It is really the first thing you notice as you approach by boat and is excellent. So much history through the Ottoman empire, Turkish and Greek influences all make this a remarkable structure. Don’t forget your water and camera as you will get lots of great photos around this area.
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. Archaeological Site Mochlos Islet (Psillos)
4. Gournia
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4.0 based on 224 reviews
An ancient town dating back over 3,500 years, excavated and restored to show visitors how common people lived in ancient Greece.
Reviewed By RonandGayeH - Perth, Australia
What an incredible feeling it is to stand amongst, and wander around, remains of buildings constructed by the amazing Minoan culture 4000-5000 years ago. This is a site that all visitors to Crete must make the effort to visit. It is an incredible archaeological achievement, and is surprisingly inexpensive to visit.
5. Minoan Palace of Zakros
6. Archaeological Site of Itanos
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4.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By philbo45 - Heraklion, Greece
Situated about 3km north of Vai Beach, this amazing archaeological site was first inhabited by the Minoans sometime before 4,000 years ago. The ancient ruins overlook the Itanos Beach and what was once a huge harbor that carried the Minoan influence to Asia Minor and Egypt. When you visit, you'll get the impression that something amazing too place here once. I could sense the way the town must have been back then, bustling with craftsmen, sailors, officials, moms and dads walking with their children, and so forth. Such places have an ethereal effect, which seemed strong here. This is a must see if you are into history and culture, while you visit three of Crete's best beaches nearby.
7. Late Minoan Settlement of Azorias
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
The Late Minoan settlement of Azorias is situated on a hill with two peaks 1km southwest of the village Kavousi. The town flourished in the Archaic Period (7th - 5th century BC).
8. Saint Panteleimonas
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Ancient Praisos
10. Garrison Room Of Venetian Period
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
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