Lasithi Regional Unit, Administrative region in eastern Crete, Greece
The Lasithi Regional Unit extends across 1,823 square kilometers, encompassing the Dikti mountains in the west and the Thrypti mountains in the east.
The region contains multiple archaeological sites from the Minoan civilization, including ancient settlements at Vasiliki, Fournou Korifi, Pyrgos, Zakros, and Gournia.
Four municipalities compose the region - Oropedio Lasithiou, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, and Siteia - each maintaining distinct traditional practices and festivals.
The region operates through a network of administrative centers, with Agios Nikolaos serving as the capital and main governmental hub.
The Lasithi Plateau stands at 850 meters above sea level, featuring a collection of windmills that pump water for agricultural irrigation.
GPS coordinates: 35.12413,25.90602
Latest update: March 18, 2025 15:17
Dikteon Andron
42.2 km
Palm forest of Vai
35.7 km
Malia
42.1 km
Zakros
32.6 km
Vai Beach
35.7 km
Richtis Gorge
8.8 km
Gournia
10.5 km
Karfi
40.2 km
Dreros
29.5 km
Ha Gorge
7.8 km
Olous
21.6 km
Amazonas Park Crete
29.9 km
Palace of Petras
20.7 km
Moni Keras
42 km
Zakros Gorge
30.5 km
Sarakina Gorge
31.5 km
Church of Panagia Kera
23.1 km
Azoria
3.7 km
Myrtos Pyrgos
31.6 km
Agios Georgios Selinari
37.8 km
Milona Gorge
11.1 km
Kymo
29.3 km
Kazarma Fortress
20.7 km
Trapeza, Crete
38.4 km
Lato pros Kamara
18.5 km
Milatos cave
36.2 km
Petsofas
34.6 km
Kavousi Vronda
4.6 kmReviews
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