Pacheia Ammos, Ierapetra
Near ancient Minoa and Gournia. Pachia Ammos features a long beach, taverns, and the Institute for the Study of Prehistoric Aegean Eastern Crete.
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Oreino, Ierapetra
Amountain village in eastern Crete, features the Oreino Gorge, red butterflies, Lake Skafi, and a traditional tavern, offering a unique Cretan experience.
Chandras, Siteia
High-altitude village 30km south of Sitia, on the Armenohandrades plateau. See the churches of Agios Dimitrios and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Armenoi, Siteia
Village with Byzantine churches like Koimisis tis Theotokou, Agios Georgios, and the Monastery of Agia Sofia. It is located in the Armenohandrades plateau.
Lithines, Ierapetra
A historic village in eastern Crete, features Byzantine churches with frescoes, a Venetian tower's ruins, and traditional architecture.
Sfaka, Siteia
A village with a primary school, kindergarten, and coastal settlement of Agios Andreas. Known for its bitter oleander spring and Venetian history.
Prina, Agios Nikolaos
Prina is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Schinokapsala, Ierapetra
A mountain village with Minoan tomb, Venetian references, and scenic views of the Libyan Sea. Near beaches of Achlia, Mavros Kolympos, and Galini.
Exo Apidi, Siteia
Boasts ancient cities like Lenika and Erythrai, known for porphyra dye. The village resisted Turkish rule and aided WWII refugees.
Ziros, Siteia
Village in eastern Crete on the southern foothills of Mount Engremnos with a history dating to antiquity.