The history of Lassithi can be traced over at least three millennia. The region has considerable ancient history antecedents, including the Dorian era settlement of Olous and Lato

Lassithi Prefecture is the easternmost prefecture on the island of Crete, to the east of the prefecture of Heraklion. Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major towns being Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli.
The mountains include the Dikte to the west and the Sitia Mountains to the east. The Sea of Crete lies to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south.

To the east of the village of Elounda lies the island of Spinalonga, formerly a Venetian fortress and a leper colony. On the foot of Mount Dikti lies the Lasithi Plateau, famous for its wind mills. Vai is well-known for its datepalm forest.
Thanks to stunning beaches and its mild climate year-long, Lasithi attracts many tourists. Mass tourism is served by places like Vai, Agios Nikolaos and the island of Chrissi. More off-beat tourism can be found in villages on the south coast like Myrtos, Makrys Gialos or Makrigialos, Xerokambos and Koutsouras.
The prefecture is home to a number of ancient remains. Vasiliki, Fournu Korfi, Pyrgos, Zakros and Gournia are ruins of Minoan date, Lato and Itanos were Doric towns.

Various small towns, touristy and busy costal resorts and picturesque mountainous villages can be found around the prefecture of Lassithi. The beach areas propose fine accommodations with various touristy facilities while the mountainous villages have a few accommodations (usually rooms rented by locals) and are the perfect place to experience the traditional Cretan way of life. Tzermiado is one of the most picturesque villages. Other villages that can be visited: Elounda, Kresta, Sissi and many others

Magnificent beaches can be found on the coasts of the prefecture of Lassithi Crete such as the unique Vai Beach with its incredible palm forest (5000 palm trees), its azure waters and its golden sand.
More wonderful beaches are available such as, for example, Makrigialos, Istros, Pachia Ammos or the superb white sandy beaches on the islet of Chrissi

It's never too late in Lassithi, it 's never too early. Lassithi has joyful and warm people, and it is ideal for those who wish to enjoy the warm atmosphere of its evening. The town are waiting to welcome you at any hour.
There are a wide variety of lively places, from open-air terraces, where one can dine or have drinks, to cinema, discotheque, pub, etc.
Nightlife for everyone, excitement, enjoyment and pure entertainment.