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Chania
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Rethymnon
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Heraklion
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The prefecture of
Lassithi covers the eastern end of the island. The mountain range in
this area is the Dikti. Its tallest peak is Mount Dikti, 2,148
metres above sea level. The prefecture has four provinces: Mirabelo,
Lassithi, Ierapetra, and Sitia. The major cities are Agios Nikolaos,
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The earliest settlements in Crete are in this prefecture, including
the palaces of Zakros, Praisos, Mochlos, Vasiliki, and Gournia. An
important early Greek city, Lato, is near Kritsa. The fine
Archaeological Museums of Agios Nikolaos and Sitia display some of
the artefacts from these and other excavations.
According to
legend, the Dikteon Andron Cave, on the Lassithi Plateau, was the
birthplace of Zeus. The area around Agios Nikolaos is not only the
most developed area for tourism but one of the most interesting. The
church of the Panagia Kera near Kritsa contains some of the
best-preserved Byzantine frescoes in Crete. |
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Elounda has one
of the strongest Venetian forts built on Crete.The
area of Sitia is full of Byzantine churches and Venetian villas, as
well as ancient Minoan sites. The famous Toplou Monastery has a
museum displaying its well-known icon collection.
The area also has very good beaches with many coves between
Ierapetra and the Kapsa Monastery that offer excellent swimming.
The area of Vai has a unique palm grove that attracts many people.
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Lassithi
is quieter, though still providing much of interest in its Fortezza,
beach, unique cafes and many hotels. Many similar benefits are on
offer in Plakias and Ierapetra.
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Offices in
Attica
75 Galinou str -
Piraeus
tel:
+30
210 4314133
tel:
+30
210 4323198
Offices in Crete
3 8
L. Soudas str - Chania
tel:
+30
28210
88102
fax:
+30
28210 94091
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