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Sitanos, Siteia
Sitanos, a village in Lasithi, Crete, sits at 620 meters altitude and is linked to ancient Itanos. The Exo Latsidi cave, one of Crete's largest, is nearby. Sitanos appears in Ottoman (1671) and Egyptian (1834) censuses. The village has an Ottoman fountain and the abandoned Zakathos settlement. Its population has fluctuated, from 168 in 1881 to 27 in 2021.
Katsidoni, Siteia
Katsidoni (Κατσιδόνι), a mountain village in Sitia, Crete, boasts a rich history. Named after the Byzantine Katsidonis family, its history is documented in Venetian and Ottoman records. A peak sanctuary on Mount Prinias and local caves like Yeros Spilios highlight its historical significance. The village is part of the Sitia Geopark, offering hiking and cycling routes. Katsidoni's traditional architecture is now protected. The village has a cultural association and celebrates Afentis Christos in August. Its population has fluctuated over time, with current numbers around 68. A notable fountain provides year-round water.
Chamaitoulo, Siteia
Chamaitoulo, a small, mountainous village in the Lasithi region of Crete, sits at 590 meters altitude near Ziros. Its few residents primarily raise livestock. The village contains the Agios Georgios church with a wood-carved iconostasis and an ancient water fountain. Neolithic settlement ruins lie 2 kilometers away. The population has dwindled over the years, from 22 in 1650 to just a handful today. It is 7 kilometers from Ziros and 34 kilometers from Sitia.
Azokeramos, Siteia
Azokeramos, a small village in eastern Lasithi, Crete, is located on the northern slopes of Mount Traostalos. Recognized as a settlement in 1925, it's part of the Sitia municipality. The village features traditional stone architecture and several churches, including the Byzantine Agios Ioannis. The surrounding area includes a fertile valley with olive trees and the rugged terrain of Mt. Traostalos, offering panoramic views. Azokeramos, with a historically declining population, maintains its rural Cretan character and agricultural traditions.
Psychro, Lasithi plateau
Psychro is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Marmaketo, Lasithi plateau
Marmaketo is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Agios Charalampos, Lasithi plateau
Agios Charalampos is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Plati, Lasithi plateau
Plati is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Magoulas, Lasithi plateau
Magoulas is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Kastelli, Agios Nikolaos
Kastelli is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Latsida, Agios Nikolaos
Latsida is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Choumeriakos, Agios Nikolaos
Choumeriakos is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Agios Georgios, Lasithi plateau
Agios Georgios, located on the Lasithi Plateau in Crete, at an altitude of 837 meters, was formed by the merging of two settlements, Kato Chorio and Pano Chorio. During the Venetian period, the Lasithi Plateau was repopulated for agricultural production after a period of depopulation due to rebellions. Settlers lived in temporary settlements called "metochia," which eventually evolved into villages like Agios Georgios. The village participated in Cretan revolts against Ottoman rule. Agios Georgios reached its peak population in 1951 with 1312 inhabitants but has experienced population decline since the 1970s. Landmarks include the Church of Agios Georgios, the Church of Agios Dimitrios, the Byzantine Church of Agios Georgios Augousti, the Church of Agia Pelagia, the Folklore Museum, and the Eleftherios Venizelos Collection. The European long-distance path E4 passes through Agios Georgios.
Kaminaki, Lasithi plateau
Kaminaki is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Fourni, Agios Nikolaos
Fourni is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Limnes, Agios Nikolaos
Limnes is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Vrysses, Agios Nikolaos
Vrysses is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Mesa Lasithi, Lasithi plateau
A village in the Lasithi regional unit of Crete, situated on the eastern side of the Lasithi Plateau at an altitude of 850 meters. It serves as the seat of a community including Mesa Lasithaki, Nikiforidon, and Smailiano. The area has been inhabited since the Minoan period, with archaeological remains found at Armi and Agioi Apostoloi. During the Venetian period, its population derived from refugees from Chandax and settlers from Nafplio and Monemvasia, with hamlets ("metochia") documented in the 1583 Kastrophylacas and 1630 Basilicata censuses. Under Ottoman rule, after the 1648 conquest, it became the capital of the Lasithi province by 1700. The region saw resistance from "haïnes" like Captain Kazanis and significant destruction in 1823 by Hassan Pasha and during the 1867 Battle of Lasithi Plateau. Landmarks include the main church, Evangelistria tis Theotokou, Venetian Cisterns at "Katelianes Sterna," and traditional stone architecture.
Kroustas, Agios Nikolaos
Kroustas is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Nikithianos, Agios Nikolaos
Nikithianos is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos