It sounds scary, but it was simply named after the Minoan burial sites discovered there, among other important findings. The entrance of this beautiful gorge is outside the village of Epano Zakros.
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Dikteon Antron
One of the most impressive caves in Lasithi, it is, according to the myth, the place where god Zeus was born.
Archaeological sightseeing
Visit the numerous sites of arcaeological interest in Lasithi.
Spinalonga
The atmospheric tiny islet across the fishing village of Plaka, near Elounda, is a place of emotionally charged historic memory
Chrisi (Gaidouronissi)
This non inhabited islet is a tropical sensation of the Libyan sea, with white sand beaches, crystalline blue waters, millions of tiny sea shells and cedar trees.
Local products
Try sweet plum tomato, posa cheese, baklava, honey and also the delicious drinks kanellada (made with cinnamon) and soumada (made in the nearby island of Nisyros).
There are boat connections from Kos to Nisyros, Kalymnos, Symi and Rhodes
A fantastic opportunity to see some of the most beautiful Greek islands.
Day-trip excursions
Visit the nearby pristine islet of Pserimos with its calm beaches. Also, the neighboring Bodrum, Turkey (50 minutes by boat).
Antimahia
The main attractions of this historic settlement include the impressive medieval castle of the Knights of Saint John, the so-called “House of Antimahia” (a representation of a traditional 20th century residence) and the windmill of Papa.
Town’s ancient highlights
Check out the ancient agora with temples of Aphrodite and Hercules, the floor mosaic of the “Kidnapping of Europe” and the temple of Dionysos. Also, the odeion, the Casa Romana (roman villa), the Archaeological Museum and Hippocrates’ tree, under which it is said he used to teach.