Chrissi Islet
Spending a day on Chrissi Islet, which will charm you with its delicate tranquil beauty, is definitely one of the suggested destinations in the district.
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Dikti Range
Discover the picturesque villages at Lasithi Plateau, one of the largest in Crete. In winter, almost everything is covered with snow and the scenery is breathtaking, while, in spring, numerous wild flowers adorn the Lasithian land with their colors.
Dikteon Andron
Are you curious to see where the father of the gods, Zeus the cloud compeller was born? You have to hike to the Psichro Cave, known as Dikteon Andron.
Zakros Minoan Palace
The fourth largest Minoan palace in Crete, is combined with hiking at the adjacent Dead's Gorge and the peaceful coastal settlement of Kato Zakros.
Agios Nikolaos
An evening in Agios Nikolaos, wandering around the lake and drinking your coffee by the sea.
Orino Gorge
Crossing a gorge or even two: depending on your endurance and experience, you will find a suitable gorge and crossing it will be definitely worth it.
Milatos Cave
Milatos Cave is located near the homonym village and can be accessed on foot after a 15 minutes route. It has eight entrances and many small chambers in different levels as well as many stalagmites and stalactites. This is a historical cave due to a dark page of the Cretan Revolution that was written here. This is the place where the locals...
Monastery Toplou
It is one of the largest monasteries in Crete spread with a colossal fortune, located not far from Sitia, near the Vai palm grove. It is a historical place, since, during the War of Independence against the Turks, the monks were brutally murdered, and the monastery itself has been looted and destroyed many times. It is a property of 800m2,...
