Plateau of Lasithi
Mountain plateau with traditional windmills and authentic villages
About This Place
The Plateau of Lasithi is a stunning mountainous plateau at an altitude of 850 meters, surrounded by the Dikte Mountains. The plateau is famous for its traditional white windmills that were used for irrigation, and for the authentic villages scattered throughout.
The plateau is a fertile agricultural area with green fields, almond trees, and orchards. During the spring season, the entire plateau blooms in white and pink.
In the area, you can also find the Diktean Cave (Cave of Zeus) and ancient monasteries.
