Lasithi: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 127 - 540 Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort
 Kalimera Kriti is on the outskirts of the charming fishing village of Sissi. The resort is set along 1.5 km of sandy beaches, with clear views of moun… MoreEUR 50 - 138 Maritimo Beach Hotel
 Consisting of 9 traditional buildings scattered in flower-filled gardens, this hotel perfectly combines the services of a 4-star establishment and a f… MoreEUR 19 - 98 Nautilus Apartments
 These spacious, air-conditioned accommodations are situated along the long pristine coast of Sissi, just a 5-minute walk from the beaches. A garden wi… MoreEUR 51 - 155 Porto Sissi Hotel Apartments
 Situated in the fishing village of Sissi, Porto Sissi Hotel offers self-catering accommodation next to the sea. It has a swimming pool and offers free… MoreEUR 42 - 200 Hotel Sissi Bay And Wellness Club
 Overlooking Sissi´s shore and the sea, Sissi Bay Hotel & Wellness provides comfortable accommodation, complete with excellent leisure facilities… MoreEUR 43 - 275 Castello Village Resort
 Built in a traditional Cretan village style, this hotel is situated in the picturesque seaside village of Sissi with its numerous bars, coffee shops, … MoreEUR 77 - 237 Angela Suites Boutique Hotel
 Perfectly situated 350m from the beach in the village of Sissi, this boutique hotel, offers 5-star accommodation between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos.… MoreEUR 60 - 950 Aquis Vasia Beach & Spa
 Offering stunning views of the Cretan Sea and the mountains, fine dining, a spa and luxurious guest rooms with LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi, the Aquis Vasia… MoreEUR 110 - 330 Castello Boutique Resort & Spa
 This deluxe boutique resort is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Crete, the seaside village of Sissi. It boasts an impressive outdoor… MoreEUR 41 - 157 Angela Studios & Apartments
 Angela Studios and Apartments sit on the edge of Sissi village, close to the beach, and only a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Sissi village.
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Lasithi: Guide
Lasithi (Greek: Λασίθι) is a prefecture on the island of Crete. It lies east of the prefecture of Heraklion Prefecture|Heraklion. Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, Crete|Agios Nikolaos, the other major tows are Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli, Crete|Neapoli. The mountains includes the Dikte to the west and the Sitia Mountains to the east.
To the east of the village of Elounda lies the island of Spinalonga, formerly a Republic of Venice|Venetian fortress and a leper colony. On the foot of Mount Dikti lies the Lasithi Plateau, famous for its windmills. Vai (Crete)|Vai is well-known for its date (fruit)|datepalm forest.
Lasithi attracts many tourists. Mass tourism is served by places like Vai, Agios Nikolaos and the island of Ierapetra#Chrissi|Chrissi. More off-beat tourism can be found in villages on the south coast like Myrtos, , and Koutsouras.
The prefecture counts a lot of ancient remains. Vasiliki, Fournu Korfi, Pyrgos, Zakros and Gournia are ruins of Minoan Civilization|Minoan date, Lato and Itanos were Doric towns.
Population history
1991: 70,762, density: 38.82/km²
2001: 76,318, density: 41.77/km²
Transport
Greece Interstate 90|GR-90/E65, NW, Cen., E, NE
Greece Interstate 99|GR-99, Cen., S
Municipalities
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See also: List of settlements in the Lasithi prefecture
External links
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