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Lassithi Excursions: Things to do and to see on Lassithi, Sightseeing, Crete

 

 

The area of Lassithi Greece is known for its amazing, mountainous landscapes and its long, sandy beaches. Many islets surround Lassithi and all worth a visit, especially if you own or rent a boat. It is the less touristically developed perfecture of Crete but yet charming in its own unique way.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Lassithi: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Island Hopping, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Lassithi offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Lassithi highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Lassithi.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

 
:: Agios Nikolaos town

Location: On the north coast of Crete, on Mirabello Bay
Description: It is a picturesque town with traditional buildings, romantic walksides and a charming lake, connected to the sea by a channel.
Agios Nikolaos town
>> Info & Pictures of: Agios Nikolaos town  
:: Elounda village

Location:
11 km to the north of Agios Nikolaos
Description: It is a coastal village and one of the most popular areas of Lassithi. It can offer tourists all the facilities they need for their summer holidays.

Elounda village
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:: Ammoudara beach

Location:
5 km to the south of Agios Nikolaos
Description: It is one of the most crowded and well-organized beaches of Agios Nikolaos. It is actually a bay and thus protected by the summer winds.
Ammoudara beach
>> Info & Pictures of: Ammoudara beach  
:: The archaeological site of Lato

Location:
About 15 km to the west of Agios Nikolaos
Description: Lato was an ancient Doric town built between two hills. Today you can see the remains of a fortress, a temple and an ancient theatre.
The archaeological site of Lato
>> Info & Pictures of: The archaeological site of Lato  
:: Lassithi plateau

Location:
50 km from Agios Nikolaos, at the foot of Mt Dikti.
Description: It is a lush green plain with amazing landscapes and also known for its 24 windmills, which function till today and were declared a work of art in 1986.
Lassithi windmiils
>> Info & Pictures of: Lassithi plateau  
:: The Gorge of the Dead

Location:
About 100 km to the north west of Agios Nikolaos. close to Zakros village.
Description: The rocks of this gorge were used as burial grounds in the Minoan times and that is how the gorge got its name. The area is ideal for trekking and it takes about two hours to cross it.
The Gorge of the Dead
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:: Sasteria Observatory

Location:
In Agios Stefanos village, about 40 km from Agios Nikolaos, in the south coast of Crete.
Description: Sasteria is a private observatory that works all year round and gives the visitor a unique opportunity to see the wonders of the sun and the night sky.
Sasteria Observatory
>> Info & Pictures of: Sasteria Observatory  
:: Vai Palm Tree Forest

Location:
92 km to the east of Agios Nikolaos
Description: The Palm Forest of Vai consists of 5,000 trees Phoenix Theophrasti and surrounds a long, sandy beach. It is the only palm forest in Europe and it is said that the forest was planted in the medieval times.
Vai Palm Tree Forest
>> Info & Pictures of: Vai Palm Tree Forest  
:: Spinalonga islet

Location:
Across the bay of Elounda
Description: A strong fortress was built on this islet by the Venetians to protect Crete from invasions. Later on, this is were the lepers of Greece were transfered, until the 1960s. Nowadays Spinalonga is uninhabited.
Spinalonga islet
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:: Cave of Dikteon Andron

Location:
52 km to the west of Agios Nikolaos
Description: It is also known as Psychro Cave because of the nearby Psychro village. It was discovered in 1883 and consists of many impressive stalactites and stalagmites formations. The archaeological research has revealed findings of worship from the Minoan times.
>> Info & Pictures of: Cave of Dikteon Andron  
:: The Monastery of Toplou

Location:
About 80 km from Agios Nikolaos and 12 km to the north east of Sitia.
Description: It is one of the most important monasteries of Crete. It was built in the 15th century and got fortified to face the attacks of the pirates. It contibuted a lot to the Greek War of Independence and the Cretan Revolution against the Turks.
>> Info & Pictures of: The Monastery of Toplou  
:: Ierapetra Kales Fortress

Location:
Within Ierapetra town, close to the old port
Description: It was built by the Venetians in the 17th century, on the site of another fortress, in order to protect the area from invasions. The castle was later modified by the Turks and today it constitutes the trademark of Ierapetra town.
>> Info & Pictures of: Ierapetra Kales Fortress  
:: The Winery in Sitia

Location:
About 3 km from Sitia town
Description: The Sitia Union of Agricultural Cooperatives has created a showroom of local Cretan products, where you can taste and buy wine, tsikoudia and olive oil. There is also a room where videos are shown on the history and the culture of these products.
>> Info & Pictures of: The Winery in Sitia  
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