Windmills & Lassithi Plain

Windmills & Lassithi Plain

Discover the agricultural heart of Crete with a scenic journey through the Lassithi Plain, known as the island’s fertile breadbasket. Departing from Agios Nikolaos, this tour reveals a landscape shaped by centuries of cultivation, where fields of potatoes, grain, apples, and pears thrive—irrigated by the iconic windmills of Crete.

Historically, Crete was the granary of ancient Rome, and its produce was considered among the finest in the empire. Your route includes a visit to the 17th-century Monastery of Kera, home to remarkable Byzantine frescoes and religious icons that reflect the island’s spiritual heritage.

Continue through wooded hills and traditional villages to reach the Lassithi Plateau, a high-altitude plain encircled by mountains and dotted with hundreds of white-sailed windmills. The panoramic views here are among the most striking in eastern Crete.

Conclude your experience in the charming village of Tzermiado, where you’ll enjoy refreshments at a local taverna, embracing the warm hospitality and flavors of Cretan life.

Important Notes:

• This tour involves light walking over uneven terrain.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Cancellations must be made at least 5 days before the tour. Late cancellations may incur charges.