The Cosmpolitan capital of the prefecture of Lasithi, this bustling town is set on the site of Mandraki on the west side of the gulf of Mirabello.
Agios Nilolaos is centered around Lake Voulismani. The beautiful lake is surrounded and overlooked by cafes and restaurants. A busy gathering place for local residents and visitors alike.
What makes Ierapetra stand out is that it has the highest average of sunny days and the highest temperatures in Crete and Greece, with an annual average of 20 C.
Ierapetra is a town which has everything in abundance, but the one thing you won’t need here is an umbrella, since it rarely rains. According to the experts, the mountains of West and Central Crete act as barriers, stopping the clouds on their way to Ierapetra.
Ierapetra is one of the most fertile areas in Greece, and therefore one of the most productive. Its inhabitants mainly cultivate greenhouse fruit and vegetables, exporting them to many European countries.
Sitia is the capital of the Municipality. It is a beautiful amphitheatric city with a population today of over 12.0000 people. It overlooks the bay of Sitia and it is a peaceful haven for the thousands of Greek and foreign visitors that use it as a starting point in order to visit its 45 villages and taste the traditional Cretan hospitality.
It is situated in the Northeastern section of the County, in the western cove of Sitia Bay, 70Km east of Agio Nikolao Lasithiou and it is the seat of the Municipality.
It is home of the poet of “Erotokritos” Vitsenzos Kornaros. Sitia has a small airport, whereby it connects to Athens and the Greek Islands.
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