The Lassithi Plateau is one of the most remarkable features of Crete’s geography, with a rich history dating back to the Neolithic period. It is located within the prefecture of Lassithi in Crete and has an area of 25 square kilometers. The melting snowcaps of the Dikti Mountain, which create a natural fortress surrounding the plateau, flood the exceptionally fertile plateau, which is endowed with a wealth of flora.
Although tourism has become an important element of the local economy, the plateau is also home to a large number of vegetable and fruit plants. In reality, the Lassithi plateau is one of Greece’s most fruitful locations, producing high-quality fruits and nuts like as apples, pears, walnuts, cherries, and almonds.
The plateau of Lassithi, often known as the windmill plateau, has almost ten thousand windmills. Set against the backdrop of Dikti Mountain, the antique windmills with their shredded white-cloth sails create for a stunning spectacle. The majority of these, on the other hand, have gone out of favor and have been converted into tavern signposts. Others, on the other hand, have been renovated or new, contemporary windmills have been built to make greater use of the wind that blows often across the plateau.
Around twenty Greek villages dot the Lassithi plateau, each more lovely than the last. The Dikteon Andron, a cave excavated by British archaeologist David Hogarth, is one of the plateau’s high points. The cave, which was at an elevation position on the plateau, was where Rhea concealed infant Zeus, the greatest deity of the Greek pantheon, from his father Cronos to be nurtured by a nymph, according to Homer. There are several intriguing stalactites and stalagmites in the cave, as well as remnants of early cults.
Around twenty Greek villages dot the Lassithi plateau, each one more lovely than the last. The Dikteon Andron, a cave discovered by British archaeologist David Hogarth, is one of the highest places on the plateau. According to Homer, the cave was where Rhea hid Zeus, the Greek pantheon’s greatest deity, from his father Cronos to be nurtured by a nymph. There are several remarkable stalactites and stalagmites in the cave, as well as remnants of ancient religions.
