Lassithi Plateau

The plateau of Lassithi is situated 850 m above sea level in the Dikti Mountains, in the eastern part of Crete, the plateau is surrounded by 18 traditional villages. This is where potatoes, beans, cherries and apples are cultivated. During the Venetian period 7000 windmills were built and they controlled the water system in the plateau. On the way we will stop at the Kera Monastery which is famous for its frescoes and ikons from the 13th and 14th century. The next stop for coffee and photo taking will be the traditional village of Seli. Once we are on the plateau we will stop in Psichro where the Dikti cave is located, this is the place where it is believe that Zeus, the father of the Greek gods in mythology was born. We will then move onto the village of Ag.Geiorios where we will visit the very interesting folklore museum. An unforgettable trip with incredible landscapes