Lassithi plateau
 | Lassithi plateau is surrounded by the peaks of Dikti at an altitude of more than 800m. It is permanently inhabited throughout the year and is one of the most beautiful areas in Crete. It's a green fertile valley full of cultivation of potatoes, vegetables, fruit and almond trees. |
Lassithi's 7000 white sailed wind mills, complete the beauty of the scenery, but they are also used for watering the fields.
Dicti cave, the birthplace of Zeus, is located above the plateau. Sixteen villages are scattered around Lassithi with Tzermiadon being the biggest of all and the capital of the province.
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Heraklion
The prefecture of Heraklion is the biggest on the island and is surrounded by Ida mountains and Lassithi
Chania
The prefecture of Chania occupies the west section of the island. It's a mainly mountainous region with the White Mountains
Rethymno
The prefecture of Rethymno lies between two large mountain ranges, the White mountains and Ida
Lassithi
Lassithi is the easternmost prefecture of Crete. Agios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture is a cosmopolitan, coastal town on Mirabello bay.
