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THE Prefecture of Lassithi is her area Of Crete and is one of the 4 prefectures of Crete.
At a glance
Languages
In Lassithi the inhabitants speak the Greek language but some speak slightly Cretan.
Areas
Important cities
- Saint Nicholas - the picturesque capital of Lassithi
- Elounda - a small fishing village with the deserted island of Spinalonga opposite
- Ierapetra - the southernmost city in Europe with some nice beaches
- Τροστρο - a small village near a beach
- Palekastro - small village, without much tourism, with beautiful beaches
- Sitia - one of the cities in eastern Crete, with some nice beaches
- Zakros (& Kato Zakros, Adravasti, Xerokampos) - apart from tourist destinations, excavations are still taking place in the palace of Zakros.
- Makry Gialos (& Koutsouras, Mavros Kolympos, Achlia, Galini, Analipsi)
Additional destinations
- Lasithi plateau
How to get there
How to move
What to see
Entertainment
Local cuisine
Local drinks
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