It is a small heavenly islet just south of Ierapetra, also known as Gaidouronisi. Even though it is uninhabited, during summer daily boat itineraries transfer hundreds of visitors from Ierapetra to Chrissi.
The fragrance of the cedar trees, which cover the whole island forming one of the largest and rarest forests, mixed with the scent of the...
- Lasithi Prefecture / Culture / Monuments & sights
This is a small islet located in the entrance of Mirabello Bay across Elounda; however, it has a long history. During antiquity, the fortress of Olouniton was built there to protect the town of Olounda, i.e. today’s Elounda. During the Venetian occupation, the Venetians erected a new stronger fortress in 1574 with double walls and 35 canons,...