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Ziros

Sitia, Lasithi · Free

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A plateau village in the far east.

Ziros is a village on a plateau in the south-east of Lasithi.

Ziros lies about 30 km south of Sitia on a fertile plateau surrounded by mountains. It was the seat of the former municipality of Lefki. There are several Byzantine churches in the area. The road to Ziros is narrow and winding, but the scenery is beautiful, and from here roads lead down to the remote beaches of Xerokampos.

Sitia is the far east of Crete, a quieter, less touristy area of dry hills, olive groves and vineyards. The town of Sitia has a pretty harbour, a Venetian fortress and museums, and the area includes the palm beach of Vai, the Toplou monastery, the Minoan palace of Zakros and the Gorge of the Dead. Much of the area is part of the Sitia UNESCO Geopark. The local olive oil is among the best in Greece.

Around Sitia

Nearest town: Sitia, about 19 km by road
Nearest airport: Sitia airport (JSH), about 21 km by road

Lasithi, the eastern end of Crete, is quieter and greener than you might expect. Agios Nikolaos wraps around a small lake and a lively harbour, with cafés on the water and beaches within walking distance. Just north, Elounda and Plaka look across to the fortress island of Spinalonga, one of the most moving places on the island. More about Lasithi