Eastern Crete oddly does not share western Crete’s glory and popularity among travel lovers.
If we leave aside the popular, highly esteemed, luxurious Elounda, the rest of central and eastern Crete, meaning almost the entire Heraklion and Lasithi prefectures, remain mostly unknown not only to foreign travelers but the Greeks too.
And since we intensely wonder why… it is high time we introduced you to the historical places, the beautiful coasts, the villages immersed in profound tradition, the delectable gastronomy and the untouched ambience of Heraklion and Lasithi.
It is no wonder that eastern Crete is coherent to a great part of Greek mythology whose leading star is Zeus, the father of all ancient Gods! The geomorphology of its landscapes just calls for such myths!
Thus, in Lasithi we find Diktaion Cave, the birthplace of Zeus, and Ideon Andron where the God of Gods was raised under the care and austere surveillance of mythical creatures. See more travel tips for Lasithi
Heraklion, on the other hand, proudly boasts a great part of the Minoan civilization in which Knossos Palace undeniably stands out! Discover more details and hidden gems in Cycladia’s Heraklio Travel Guide
The myths and legends that correlate with Knossos constitute a great chapter of Greek mythology: the legendary Minotaur, descendant of King Minos’s wife and a bull and thus imprisoned in a vast labyrinth, Ariadne, daughter of King Minos, who helped Theseus kill Minotaur or Daedalus and Icarus and their tragic story…
Legendary stories with legendary protagonists, either mythical or real personalities, seem to have leaved their mark on this imposing place of incomparable beauty. Wild and bare but, at the same time, welcoming and hospitable, Heraklion & Lasithi have come to fulfill one of Cycladia’s outstanding goals: the diffusion of authentic destinations and quality experiences in Greece!
Cheers Crete!
Cycladia team suggests for an unforgettable stay wrapped in unparalleled services and high quality accommodation in Archanes, Heraklion the unique Archanes Village , in Lasithi, Elounda, the luxurious Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites and in Agios Nikolaos the sublime Daios Cove.
