| Lassithi Prefecture is the easternmost prefecture on the island of Crete, to the east of the prefecture of Heraklion. Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major towns being Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli. The mountains include the Dikte to the west and the Sitia Mountains to the east. The Sea of Crete lies to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south. |
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Its capital, Agios Nikolaos, is a colourful, picturesque town. The gulf of Mirabello with countless rowboats lined up next to each other is a fabulous landscape that you mustn't miss visiting. In the north of Agios Nikolaos, a beautiful place, Elounda , hosts the most luxurious hotels of Greece and many gourmet restaurants that will fascinate you. The other major towns of Lassithi are Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli.
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To the east of the village of Elounda lies the island of Spinalonga, formerly a Venetian fortress and a leper colony. On the foot of Mount Dikti lies the Lasithi Plateau, famous for its windmills. Vai is well-known for its datepalm forest.
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Thanks to stunning beaches and its mild climate year-long, Lasithi attracts many tourists. Mass tourism is served by places like Vai, Agios Nikolaos and the island of Chrissi. More off-beat tourism can be found in villages on the south coast like Myrtos, Makrys Gialos or Makrigialos, Xerokambos and Koutsouras. In the north of the prefecture fabulous small and large beaches covering 65 km. will complete your dream vacations.
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The prefecture is home to a number of ancient remains. Vasiliki, Fournou Korifi, Pyrgos, Zakros and Gournia are ruins of Minoan date, Lato and Itanos were Doric towns.
| ST. NICOLAS BAY HOTEL - BUNGALOWS ***** Cat. Deluxe
Built 1988 & 1994 109 Rooms and Suites Open March-November Location: Agios Nicolaos, on the hote'ls sandy Blue Flag beach, 2 km from the city center, about 69 km from the airport. Facilities: A/C throughout, 24 hour service, American buffet breakfast, Cocktail & Piano bar, 3 restaurants main a la carte restaurant, piano restaurant, waterfront restaurant, 5 courses buffet dinner, room service, beach restaurant and bar, lounge bar, piano bar, kafenion, 2 sea water pools, pool bar, 2 children pools, children's playground, health club with spa, sauna, steam bath, gym, massage, hammam, indoor heated pool, water sports, scuba diving school, table tennis, boutique, jewellery shop, mini market, laundry & valet service, parking space. Conference facilities up to 200 persons, art gallery. All Rooms & Suites: A/C, direct dial phone, music, safe, satellite TV/video, in-house free movie channel, mini bar, hairdryer, marble bathroom, bathrobes & slippers, sea front balcony or terrace, suites with Jacuzzi, bathtub. contact us now |  |
| MINOS BEACH HOTEL & BUNGALOWS ***** Cat. Deluxe, 130 Rooms and Bungalows Built 1962, Renovated 1990 Location: 10 minutes walk from Agios Nikolaos, Amoudi, on the beach Facilities: 24 hour service, Room service, A/C throughout, American breakfast, swimming pool (heated in spring and autumn), free beach towels, pool bar, snack bar, sun terrace, gardens, 3 bars, main a la carte restaurant, VIP restaurant, Cretan tavern, "La bouillabaisse" French restaurant, sea food restaurant, tavern, water sports, scuba diving school, gym, indoor Jacuzzi, sauna, beauty salon, hair salon, billiard, table tennis, tennis court, games room, electronic games, TV/video room, hairdresser, body & facial treatment, jewellery shop. Cretan evenings with barbeque and dance.In the garden all year around exhibition of Greek and foreigner artists. All rooms and Bungalows: Mini bar, direct dial phone, A/C-heating, satellite TV, hairdryer, balcony or terrace with view to the gardens and the sea. VIP & waterfront bungalows also include midi CD sets. contact us now |
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| CANDIA PARK VILLAGE **** Cat. A' Built 1992,
renovated 2002-222 units-Open April-October Location and description: 3 km from Agios Nikolaos, 5 km from Elounda. Built in cretan style village in 65000 sq m gardens Facilities: Bar, pool bar, a la carte restaurant, open air tavern, kafenion, rich buffet breakfast, TV room, play room, mini club, 2000 sq m 2 level aqua park with 2 swimming pools, one with sea water, one with fresh water and open air Jacuzzi, children's pool with fresh water, 3 tennis courts with light, tennis club, basket, volley, windsurfing, sailing, water ski, scuba diving school, jet-ski, (all sports with lessons available), art center, shopping arcade, supermarket, gift shop, self-service laundry, live music entertainment, mini club for children 4-12 with activities, baby sitting service on request Frequent bus service to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda All studios and suites: A/C, heating, direct dial phone, fridge, kitchen, filter coffee machine, terrace or balcony, Jacuzzi contact us now |  |
| HERMES HOTEL **** Cat. A' 200 Rooms, 6 Suites Location: 50 m from the beach, 500 m from the center of Agios Nikolaos Town, 67 km from Heraklion town. Facilities: A/C, American breakfast, poolside restaurant, bar, snack bar, lounge bar, coffee shop, satellite TV room, safety boxes, conference hall with equipment, swimming pool, pool bar, health club, gym, sauna, hair salon, mini market, mini golf, billiard, sea sports, scuba diving school, baby sitting upon request, jewellery shop, gift shop, mini market, doctor on call, fax service, laundry service, porters, private beach. parking All Rooms: A/C, satellite colour TV, telephone, music, mini fridge, hairdryer. Balcony with view to the Mirambelou golf contact us now |
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Other Crete Island areas
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