Trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking as well as a variety of water sports offer both adrenaline and fun in the Lasithi prefecture.
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Cretan feasts and fairs
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in one of the local feasts organized in many villages of Lasithi throughout the summer.
Churches & Monasteries
There are so many in Lasithi, but you can focus on historic Moni Toplou and also visit the byzantine Church of Panagia Kera.
Gorge of the Dead (Zakros gorge)
It sounds scary, but it was simply named after the Minoan burial sites discovered there, among other important findings. The entrance of this beautiful gorge is outside the village of Epano Zakros.
Dikteon Antron
One of the most impressive caves in Lasithi, it is, according to the myth, the place where god Zeus was born.
Archaeological sightseeing
Visit the numerous sites of arcaeological interest in Lasithi.
Spinalonga
The atmospheric tiny islet across the fishing village of Plaka, near Elounda, is a place of emotionally charged historic memory
Chrisi (Gaidouronissi)
This non inhabited islet is a tropical sensation of the Libyan sea, with white sand beaches, crystalline blue waters, millions of tiny sea shells and cedar trees.
Stratos Restaurant
Makrys Gialos, Greek cuisine
Piato
Agios Nikolaos, Greek, Mediterranean cuisine, Sea food