Discover Our World
chersonissos – PLATEAU OF LASSITHI
Welcome to a world of hospitality, stunning discoveries and pristine nature. Ignite your imagination and let us be your guide on this little journey that will make you want to return to Crete many times over.
Highlights: Starting from the intersection of the National Road, we embark on the route leading to Kastelli. To our right, we pass by the Golf Course before veering eastward towards Avdou. En route, we traverse the picturesque valley of Potamies and skirt around the river dam of Aposelemis River. In Avdou, opportunities abound to explore Byzantine churches and the cave of Agia Fotini, while also indulging in the offerings of the region's outstanding agritourism establishments.
Continuing beyond Avdou, we ascend the winding road that traverses the western slopes of Dikti, arriving at the quaint Krasi traditional village, renowned for its picturesque fountain. Next, we reach Kera village, named after the Monastery of Kera, famed for its captivating Byzantine frescoes and commanding vistas of the Avdou valley. Atop Kera, the peak of Karfi presides, housing the ruins of a prominent Late Minoan city.
Our journey upward takes us to Ambelos village, situated at the neck of the ridge marking the entrance to the vast plateau of Lassithi, adorned with characteristic stone windmills. Lassithi Plateau, nestled at an altitude of 850m, stands as Crete's largest plateau, boasting year-round habitation and hosting one of the island's most extensive traditional windmill arrays.
Perched above Psichro village lies the renowned Dikteon Andron, the ancient cave of worship where legend holds Zeus was born. This remarkable cavern, characterized by impressive stalagmites and stalactites, serves as both a mythological site and geological wonder, ranking among Crete's most significant caves.
From Tzermiado village, opportunities arise to explore the Trapezas cave, while near Agios Konstantinos village lies the Kroustalenia Monastery. Crossing the rugged mountainous terrain, we descend into the valley of Potamies, dotted with charming villages, before reaching Vrisses village, where the expansive valley of Neapoli unfolds before us, guiding our return journey to Malia and Chersonissos.
About 120km. The route with all stops is designed for the whole day.
The audio guide will tell you about each point of your journey, the total text is about 30 minutes.
Price - 15 euros
After payment, you will receive a link to the route with all stops and an audio guide file (avaliable eng, rus).
