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Agios Nikolaos
The capital of Lassithi is Saint Nikolas (or just Saint for the locals) and is located on the west side of the bay of Mirabello. The name of the region comes from the Byzantine church, of the same name, which replaced the earlier name, Mantraki.
For forty years, thousands of visitors choose t...

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The temple of Dimitra
The small, fertile valley has always been one of the living space on the island. In ancient times, an important shrine was developed on the top of this hill, where the deities of fertility of the earth were worshiped.
Around 530 BC, a marble temple was built, which is a landmark in the developm...

Skoutari
The picturesque Skoutari is another village of Mani and is ideal for a relaxing holiday.
It is the continuation of ancient Vordona that sank into the sea by a powerful earthquake, similar to this that caused the sinking of Atlantis.
The name Skoutari means shield in ancient Greek and was t...