Lassithi Kalamafka

General information

Crete Kalamafka Lassithi: Kalamafka is one of the most picturesque villages of Crete located 25 km south of Agios Nikolaos town in the middle of a fertile valley surrounded by wild mountains.

The village is built on the site of the ancient town of Larissa that flourished from the Minoan till the Classical times. In the wider region, several remains of old churches and fortification walls can be seen.

Kalamafka consists of old traditional houses and is ideal for hiking adventures. Trekking is also a popular activity as beautiful paths lead to gorges, caves that are worth exploring and lush tre forests. The route Kalamafka-Anatoli-Males, in particular, is very impressive with its high rocks and steep cliffs.