Thing to do
Drive around the Lasithi Plateau
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
About Drive around the Lasithi Plateau
The loop road around the Lasithi Plateau passes through a ring of farming villages and reaches Psychro, the base for the walk up to the Diktaean Cave. It is a common day trip from Agios Nikolaos, Malia or Hersonissos.
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More to see around Agios Nikolaos
VillageKritsa
A traditional village above Agios Nikolaos, near the Byzantine church of Panagia Kera.
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 Drive around the Lasithi Plateau worth visiting?
- Drive around the Lasithi Plateau is one of the thing to do highlights we list in Crete. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Drive around the Lasithi Plateau?
- 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 Drive around the Lasithi Plateau?
- 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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