Lasithi plateau is the most fertile region on the Crete. It’s located on the eastern part of the island at height of the 850 meters over the sea level and all what is cultivated on Crete growing here.
The main sight of the Lasithi it’s thousands windmills which have been used to deliver water on the fields. Many of them are demolished now since today electricity is more used but they make picturesque view of plateau.
The main village of Lasithi is Dzermiado which originates from the times of Venetian power on the Crete. But area around it was inhabited since Minoan era what is confirmed by many archeological evidences.
The main archaeological site of Lasithi is a Psychro Cave – the place where according the legends Zeus has been born. It was discovered in 1900 and during the archaeological excavations a lot of artifacts like ancient weapons, statues of gods, vases were found. Today they kept in the National Archeological Museum of Crete.
Another interesting place of the Lasithi is Karfi which located on the north from the Dzermiado village. It’s Minoan settlement which dated by 12 century BC. Unfortunately there is no highway to this place so you will need to overcome the distance on your feet.
And of course don’t forget to visit local restaurant and test Greek food, for example, chopped lamb or Greek salad.
