Λασίθι

Elounda, located in the Mirabello Bay, used to be one of the most picturesque villages in Crete. It is located in the Mirabello Bay and used to be a fishing village.

Ierapetra is the largest city of Lassithi and is located 35km south of Agios Nikolaos. Ierapetra is really famous for having the highest average of sunny days and the highest temperatures among the other cities of Crete.

Sitia is a small market city in Lasithi that is laid out in a horseshoe shape and it is perfect for those who wish to relax in a peaceful and quiet place.

Makry Gialos is located 58km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 23km east of Ierapetra. Until the 50’s it used to be a just a humble harbour with no roads! Nowadays it has become one of the largest tourist destinations in the region.

Zakros is a beautiful place where you can find not only an extraordinary bay, a Minoan Palace and a spectacular gorge, but also one of a kind sunrises, sunsets and exceptionally good food.

Kritsa is a mountain village in the east of the island of Crete in Lasithi and is located only 10km from Agios Nikolaos. It is a truly traditional village built amphitheatrically on a rock hill and is one of the most picturesque towns in the island of Crete. The Cretan customs and traditions remain intact.

Psychro is a mountain village of 858 meters altitude in Oropedio Lasithiou in Crete. Psychro is about 45 km west of Agios Nikolaos. It is mostly known for its cave, the Diktaion Antron or Diktaion Cave.

Agios Nikolaos is a really unique city, different than the other big cities of Crete. It is really quiet and ideal for those who wish to relax away from the noise city centers.