Hotels in Lasithi, Greece

Lasithi is the eastern region of Crete, Greece, famous for its legendary Dikteon Cave (birthplace of Zeus) and the unique Palm Beach of Vai, the only natural palm forest in Europe. The climate is Mediterranean-summers hit the mid-80s°F (around 30°C), perfect for swimming at Vai or windsurfing at Elounda, while mild winters stay in the low 60s°F (15°C), ideal for hiking the Lasithi Plateau's white stone windmills without the crowds. To taste history, visit the 17th-century top of Spinalonga island-a former leper colony-and in Agios Nikolaos, grab affordable freshly caught octopus at the harbor tavernas.