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About Lasithi
Lasithi Situated on the easternmost side of Crete, the region of Lasithi hosts landscapes of unspoiled nature with fertile valleys, impressive gorges and magnificent beaches. Its capital, Agios Nikolaos, is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Crete spreading around the lovely bay of Mirabello.
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Wander around the city of Agios Nikolaos built on the northernmost spot of Mirabello bay. Characterized as one of the most beautiful cities in Crete, Agios Nikolaos is the perfect place to stay in order to discover the region of Lasithi!
Discover the uninhabited island of Chrissi that has been declared as a protected area of intense natural beauty and a wildlife refugee from the European Network of Natura 2000- hosting sceneries of exotic natural beauty, it is surely an unforgettable experience to visit it!
Drive through the amazing landscapes of Lasithi Plateau - covering a surface of 50 square kilometers, the plateau is home to 18 villages built on the foothills of the mountains and are connected through a long circular road! Don’t miss the windmills, the trademark of Lasithi Plateau!
Visit Toplou Monastery, a historical Cretan fortified monument that served as a refugee in the years of the Cretan resistance. Its museum showcases a very interesting collection of icons and engravings - don't miss it!
Dive in the spectacular waters of Vai Palm Forest, the largest natural palm forest in Europe, and it is a protected area of natural beauty!
Visit the Spinalonga Fortress on the homonymous islet situated in the Mirabello Gulf - you can reach it with a short boat trip from Elounda. The island was fortified by the Venetians in 1579, while it also served as a refugee in war times followed by the Ottoman occupation. After 1905, when Crete was freed, Spinalonga served as a leper colony.