Browse the largest and most accurate list of points of interest in Lassithi on the internet, through the tourist guide of Crete, thisiscrete.gr.
Browse the largest and most accurate list of points of interest in Lassithi on the internet, through the tourist guide of Crete, thisiscrete.gr.
The Agia Fotia archaeological site is a place of great historical significance in Crete, revealing traces of human activity from the Early and Middle Minoan periods.
Agia Fotia beach, which is named after the church of Agia Foteini, is located 7 km east of Siteia and very close to SOE village.
Agia Marina Beach is located on the northwest coast of Crete, about 9 km west of Chania, and is one of the island’s most popular summer destinations.
A beach that combines sand, pebbles with rocks is that of Agios Andreas. This beach is the largest of Ierapetra and is located close to the church of Agia Fotini.
Agios Charalambos is located about 52 km from the town of Agios Nikolaos, on the Lassithi Plateau. It is a small village with about 60 inhabitants, which took its name in 1960 from the church of the village.
Agios Georgios village is located at the plateau’s Lasithi district, is separated into two villages, the Kato Chorio or Agios Georgios and the Pano Chorio or Plathianos.
Almιros Beach is perhaps the most famous beach of the city of Agios Nikolaos which takes its name from the river to the estuary of which it is formed. It is easily accessible even on foot as it is just 1.5 km away from the city center.
The Church of the Ascension is located in the picturesque Poros Eloundas, a seaside village in eastern Crete known for its beautiful harbor views and traditional atmosphere.
The beach of Analoukas is located 10 km east of Siteia, at Agia Fotia and next to the SOE village.
The Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary in Mesa Lassithi is a traditional Orthodox Christian church dedicated to the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary, a key event in Christian belief when the Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would giv
Karfi is a nail-shaped Mountain top which is located at Lasithiotika mountains south of Krasi village.
Avrakonte village, which is located on the west side of Lasithi district, is built on a plateau on the cliffs of Dikti mountain and very close to Dikaio Antro.
Boufos beach is located east of the Sisi village, on the north coast of the island. It is a beach covered with sand and stone where we often encounter waves due to strong winds.
The Tiepolo Bastion is one of the important parts of the Venetian fortifications of the city of Heraklion, built during the Venetian period to protect the city from attacks.
The Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Kroustallenia Monastery is one of the most notable religious sites on the Lassithi Plateau.
At Poros of Elounda, very close to the isthmus that connects the island of Elounda with the rest of Crete, are located the remains of an early Christian Basilica of the 5th century.
The small village of Ellinika is located 7 km west of Agios Nikolaos, on the west side of Mirabello bay where the city is connected with Elounda.
Farsaro is a small village located on the east side of Lasithi plateau, 42 km from Agios Nikolaos city and also it is part of Marmaketo community.
Gra Ligia beach is located 39 km from the town of Agios Nikolaos, just 5 km from the town of Ierapetra and is a beautiful beach of the southern Cretan Sea.
The Havgas Gorge is the only large gorge on the Lassithi Plateau, formed between the peaks of Katharios Lakkos and Katharia Kefala in the Dikti mountain range.
Very close to Karavopetra beach and 3 km east of Siteia at Trypitos peninsula a Hellenistic town was discovered which is spread through the whole peninsula.
The Church of the Holy Archangel Michael in Plati is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Archangel Michael, one of the most revered saints in the Orthodox Christian tradition, symbolizing spiritual strength and protection.
Museum - Theme park, Homo Sapiens is located at the 45th kilometer of the road Heraklion - Lassithi Plateau.
The most populous city of the eastern-most prefecture of Crete, the fourth largest city in Crete and southern Greece, located 35 km south of Agios Nikolaos.
It was named Itanos after the ancient town Itanos. The beach is located 96 km from Agios Nikolaos, 25 km from Vai and 10 km from Palaikastro.
Kales fortress is located in town of Ierapetra, on the southern coast of Crete, and was built by the Venetians to protect the harbor and the city.
The Kaminaki village is located 46 km away from Agios Nikolaos at Lasithi district and at 870m height.
The Kazarma Fortress in Sitia is a medieval fortress that was constructed in the 13th century by the Venetians during their rule over Crete.
Kolokytha island is located in the Mirabello bay opposite the resort of Elounda. In essence, it is a peninsula connected by a very thin strip of land with Elounda which is interrupted by the small isthmus of Poros.
Konida Island is an uninhabited islet in the Libyan Sea, located close to the eastern coast of Crete in the Lasithi region.
Koudoumalia is one of the oldest villages at Lasithi plateau which also has one of the greatest altitudes.
At 850 m height at Lasithi plateau, on a small hill full of oak and maple trees, is located one of the most historically important monasteries of Crete, the Monastery of Kroustallenia.
Lahana’s bridge is located at Siteia, at Ekso Mouliana village, where two rivers meet. It is built at the beginning of the path to Rihti’s gorge which ends at its beautiful waterfalls.
The Lassithi Plateau is a plain surrounded by mountains in the center of the prefecture of Lassithi and is known for its picturesque windmills that pumped groundwater to irrigate crops.
Limnes village is located 10 kilometers from Agios Nikolaos and has an altitude of 228 meters. Its existence dates back to the Venetian era as it mentioned in many documents of the time.
Magoulas is a beautiful village built among the forests of Lasithi plateau and also one of the villages with the greatest altitude.
Mavrikiano village is located almost 10 km north of Agios Nikolaos city at Lasithi district.
Mavrikiano beach is located in the homonymous area, right after Elounta and 11 km south of Agios Nikolaos.
Mesa Lasithaki is a small village at the Lasithi plateau and is located at the foothills of Tzivi or Aloida mountain.
Mesa Lasithi is a traditional village on the Lasithi Plateau serving as the main settlement and community seat in the region.
Milatos cave is located at Lasithi, 3 km northeast of the village Milatos and is known for the historic events of 1823, where 3700 women and childs massacred by Hasan Pasha.
Myrtos beach is located on the south coast of Lassithi prefecture, in front of the homonymous village of Myrtos. It is one of the most beautiful and organized beaches in the region.
The Monument of the Anonymous Lasithiotis in Agios Georgios is a historical memorial dedicated to honoring the memory of one or more local residents whose identities have not been recorded or have been lost over time.
The Monument of the Fallen in Agios Konstantinos is a place of historical remembrance located in the central square of the village of Agios Konstantinos on the Lassithi Plateau.
The Monument of the Fallen in Kato Metohi is a place of historical remembrance dedicated to the villagers who fell heroically during the military conflicts of the 20th century.
The Monument of the Fallen in Marmaketo stands as a solemn place of remembrance in the village of Marmaketo on the Lasithi Plateau.
The Natural History Museum of Lassithi is located in Lasithi Plateau and is an annex of the Natural History Museum of Crete. Its a small exhibition which is located in the Monastery Vidiani near the west entrance of the plateau.
Nisimos plateau is located southwest of Heraklion and at almost 900 m height at the foothills of Selena mountain.
The Panagia Evangelistria Church in Avrakonte is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and serves as an important religious site for the local community of Avrakonte on the Lassithi Plateau.
The Panagia Odigitria in Kritsa is the cathedral of the village, which is dedicated to Saint Charalampos and the entrance of Holy Mary to the temple of Solomonta.
At south-east Crete, almost 2 kilometres eastern of Ierapetra city, you can find an isolated sandy beach which is mostly surrounded by big rocks. Ιts name is Peristeras beach.
Peristerovrachoi is a cluster of rocks forming a 110m long rocky islet on the sea north of the beach at Vai palmgrove.
Petras village is located a few kilometers east of the town of Sitia, on a small hill that overlooks the north sea of Crete.
Petras Beach is a quiet and picturesque beach on the northern coast of Crete, near Agia Fotia.
Psychro village is one of the 18 villages of Lassithi Plateau, and located southwest of the plateau at the foot of Mountain Touba Moutsouna.
Richtis Gorge is one of the most remarkable natural landmarks in eastern Crete, near the village of Exo Mouliana, between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia.
Sxisma is a small seaside village in Elounda city, almost 10 km north of Agios Nikolaos.
Schisma is located at the homonymous village, 10 km north of Agios Nikolaos in the city of Elounta.
Sissi is located 25 km from the town of Agios Nikolaos. It is a traditional village with about 1000 inhabitants.
The main beach of Siteia is located at the west side of the city which is 68 km west of Agios Nikolaos.
Skourgeto is located at the southest part of the Spinalonga peninsula, right across the Kalydon island and 15 km south of Agios Nikolaos.
At the southwest side of the historic fortified island of Spinalonga or else Kalydon, is located a beautiful rocky beach with a long coastline.
The Spinalonga Fortress is located on the small island of Spinalonga, at the entrance of the Elounda bay, and is one of the most important historical monuments of Crete.
At the north side of Mirabello, is located the Spinalonga, which is know as the island of lepers.
The church of St. Antonios is located at Ammoudi of Agios Nikolaos and belongs to the parish of St. Georgios-St. Antonios. It is a relatively newly constructed temple as its construction began in 2001 and ended in 2010.
The church of Agia Ariadni is located 56 km southeast of Heraklion, at 1000 m height on Nisimos plateau.
The Church of St. Deka and Prophet Ilias in Koudoumalia is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to two important figures in Christian faith: the Ten Holy Martyrs and Prophet Elijah.
The Church of Saint George is located in the traditional village of Selinari, in the inland of the Heraklion region, and serves as an important place of religious worship for the local community.
At the southeast side of the historical island of Spinalonga is located the church of Agios Georgios, which according to the blueprint of Filippo Verneda appears for the first time in 1653.
The Church of St. George Honou in Kato Metohi is a traditional Orthodox Christian church dedicated to Saint George, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodoxy, symbolizing faith, courage, and the triumph of good over evil.
The monastery of Saint George at Selinari is male and is built during the second Byzantine period.
The Havgas Gorge is the only large gorge on the Lassithi Plateau, formed between the peaks of Katharios Lakkos and Katharia Kefala in the Dikti mountain range.
The St. Haralampos Cave is located near the village of Agios Haralampos on the Lassithi Plateau.
The Church of St Haralampos in Agios Haralampos is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Haralampos, one of Orthodoxy’s important and beloved saints, known for protection against illness and for inspiring deep faith among believers.
The Church of St. Ioannis in Farsaro is a charming and noteworthy religious site in the Lasithi region, distinguished by its traditional architecture and tranquil atmosphere.
The holy temple of Agios Ioannis is located in the eastern part of the village of Marmaketo, on the Lassithi plateau, just a few meters from the cemetery.
The Church of St. Irene Chrysovalantou in the Lassithi Plateau is a traditional place of worship dedicated to Saint Irene of Chrysovalantou, a revered figure in the Orthodox Church known for her deep faith and ascetic life.
At Agios Konstantinos village, almost 59 km southeast of Heraklion, is located the homonymous church that possibly gave its name to the village.
The Church of Saint Marina in Plaka, near the bay of Elounda in the Lassithi region, is a picturesque traditional chapel dedicated to Saint Marina, venerated for her protection from afflictions according to Orthodox tradition.
The St. Nikolaos and Georgiou Church in Plati is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to two beloved saints of the Christian faith: Saint Nicholas and Saint George.
The Church of St. Nikolaos in Agios Georgios is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodoxy and protector of travelers, sailors, and the faithful in general.
The Church of St. Nikolaos in the Lassithi Plateau is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodoxy, revered as the protector of travelers and sailors and a symbol of faith and hope.
The church of St Panteleimon is located in the small picturesque village of Lagou in Lasithi plateau.
The Church of Saint Panteleimon is located on the historic island of Spinalonga, at the entrance of the Elounda bay, and is one of the most important places of worship on the island.
The Church of St. Pantes and St. Spiridon in Magoulas is a peaceful and traditional Orthodox Christian church dedicated to two important figures in the Christian faith: All Saints and Saint Spiridon, known for his miracles and protection of the faithful.
The Church of Saint Paraskevi in Tsifliki is a small traditional chapel dedicated to Saint Paraskevi, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodox Christianity, whose feast is celebrated each year on July 26th.
St. Paraskevi is located in Kaminaki on the Lassithi Plateau and was built in 1895. It is a two-nave basilica, where one aisle is dedicated to the Presentation of Virgin Mary and the second one to St. Paraskevi.
The Theofania Church is located in the picturesque village of Selinari in the inland of the Heraklion region, and serves as a small yet meaningful place of worship for the local community.
The Tiepolo Bastion is one of the important parts of the Venetian fortifications of the city of Heraklion, built during the Venetian period to protect the city from attacks.
The Church of Timios Stavros in Tzermiado is a beautiful traditional Orthodox church dedicated to the Holy Cross, a symbol of sacrifice and salvation.
Majestic and quite impressive, Toplou monastery or Monastery of Panagia Akrotiriani is located about 10 kilometers from Sitia with the 10 meters high wall that surrounds it which resembles a fortress.
Trapeza Cave, also known as Kronion Cave, is located on the Lasithi Plateau between the village of Marmaketo and Tzermiado at an altitude of around 860 meters.
Tsifliki village is located 13 km north of Agios Nikolaos and next to the road that connects Elounta with Plaka.
The beach of Vai is one of the most beautiful you will encounter in the prefecture of Lassithi. It is located about 24 km east of the town of Sitia, at one of the easternmost points of the island.
The palm forest of Vai is one of the most famous destinations in Crete and is located about 20 kilometers east of Sitia, on the coast of the Carpathian Sea.
Vryonisi Island is a small uninhabited islet in the Aegean Sea, located close to the northern coast of eastern Crete in the Lassithi region.
Plati’s watermill is located at the hillside of a mountain at Lasithi plateau near Plati village and it is saved in good condition until today.
One of the biggest and oldest sets of windmills in the country which seems to have started working at the end of the 19th century is located at Seli Ampelou at Lasithi plateau.
The Windmills of Poros Elounda are a distinctive historical monument located in the seaside area of Poros, near Elounda on the northeastern coast of Crete.