Village
Kritsa
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
About Kritsa
Kritsa lies about 10 km inland from Agios Nikolaos. Just outside the village stands the church of Panagia Kera, known for its Byzantine wall paintings, and further on the archaeological site of Lato.
Kritsa on the map
Where to eat near Kritsa
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More to see around Agios Nikolaos
Thing to doDrive around the Lasithi Plateau
A mountain day trip from the north coast, taking in villages, farmland and the Diktaean Cave.
BeachVoulisma Beach
A sandy bay at Istro, on the Mirabello coast between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia.
AttractionLasithi Plateau
A high fertile plateau in eastern Crete, historically known for its windmills and the Diktaean Cave.
Information source: Region of Crete official tourism portal · last checked 16/09/2026
Good to know
- Is Kritsa worth visiting?
- Kritsa is one of the village highlights we list in Crete. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Kritsa?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Kritsa?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Crete are busiest around midday.
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