Hotels in Lasithi, Greece

Lasithi, in eastern Crete, has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers averaging 86°F (30°C) and mild winters around 59°F (15°C). It's famous for the palm-lined Vai Beach and the Lasithi Plateau's traditional windmills, where you can hike in spring when wildflowers bloom. In summer, swim in the clear Cretan Sea off Elounda, or take a boat to Spinalonga island to see its 16th-century Venetian fortress-while winter offers cheaper stays and fewer crowds for exploring the plateau's caves and villages.