Heraklion, Malia, Hersonissos: Lasithi Plateau & Zeus Cave

    • 4.0 (8)

    Our first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of “Kera Kardiotissa”. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little Lourdes, with people making pilgrimages to pray for relief from their sins.

    Then we drive south and reach the Plateau of Lassithi, which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano. It numbers nearly ten thousand windmills. The Plateau is a wonderfully cool and fertile area where you will see small towns and a very warm welcome. After the lunch break in one of the local villages in Lassithi, we will visit the Dicti Cave where Zeus, the father of Greek Gods, was born.

    While crossing the villages of the Plateau, we pay a short visit at a traditional potter’s factory, seeing an ancient ceramic art, which completes today more than 8.000 years of history. Leaving the Plateau we will see the views down to Pediada Plain which are truly magnificent.

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    • 9.6 / 10
    • Ψυχρό Άγιος Νικόλαος

    Set 42 km from Lake Voulismeni and 42 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Dictamus Homes in Magoulás offers air-conditioned accommodation with views of the mountain and free WiFi.

    Each unit is fitted with a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a fireplace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower. A stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a coffee machine.

    Guests at the aparthotel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

    Dictamus Homes offers a picnic area.

    Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

    Acqua Plus Waterpark is 30 km from the accommodation, while The Crete Golf Club is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 50 km from Dictamus Homes.

      • 350 m
      • 9.1 / 10
      • Agios Konstantinos

      Boasting mountain views, Vilaeti Artemis features accommodation with a terrace and a coffee machine, around 37 km from Lake Voulismeni. The apartment has access to a restaurant and free WiFithroughout the property.

      This apartment has 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.

      The apartment offers a children’s playground. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Vilaeti Artemis, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

      Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 40 km from the accommodation, while Acqua Plus Waterpark is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 49 km from Vilaeti Artemis.

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        • 5.3 km
        • 10 / 10
        • Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος

        Featuring pool views, Double Bee Villa with private pool provides accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 37 km from Lake Voulismeni. This property offers a private pool, free WiFi and free private parking.

        The villa with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.

        At the villa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. A kids pool is also available at Double Bee Villa with private pool, while guests can also relax in the garden.

        Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 40 km from the accommodation, while Acqua Plus Waterpark is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 48 km from Double Bee Villa with private pool.

          • 5.3 km
          • 9 / 10
          • Unnamed Road

          Set 40 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, 28 km from Acqua Plus Waterpark and 28 km from The Crete Golf Club, Vilaeti Havgas Getaway – Cretan Cozy Home offers accommodation located in Agios Konstantinos. The accommodation is 36 km from the Lake Voulismeni and has free WiFithroughout the property.

          The holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home.

          Labyrinth Park is 29 km from the holiday home, while Lixnostatis Folk Museum is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 48 km from Vilaeti Havgas Getaway – Cretan Cozy Home.

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            • 5.4 km

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