Kritsa ~ ΚριτσάMountain Village in Lasithi
This village in the east of the island of Crete in Greece is located 10 kms from Agios Nikolaos in Lasithi. A beautiful small village in the mountain foothills, with narrow winding lanes and plenty of character. Renowned for the skill of the local weavers and embroiderers, many tourists visit just to see the beautiful lacework, table clothes and other cloths on display and for sale in the village.  This picturesqe village is built into a hillside and is very steep, adding to its charm and scenery, however it was not built for modern cars. Drivers are reminded to park in the carpark at the bottom of the village, just as they arrive from Agios Nikolaos.Nearby is the ruin of the Dorian city of Lato, thought to have dominated in this area in the fifth and fourth centuries BC. Nearby also is the gorge of the same name and the Katharo Plateau leading through the Dikti Mountains to Lasithi Plateau. Ktel buses leave from Agios Nikolaos to Kritsá very often each day in summer season.  Famous for its picture-postcard whitewashed village and mountain scenery, so much so Kritsá was a movie set for Italian-French production "He Who Must Die" in 1957, based on the the novel Christ Recrucified by Nikos Kazantzakis, Cretan author. Occupied since Minoan times, this village has a fascinating history including the freedom fighting female leader Thriliki Kritsotopoula, who died in the Battle of Kritsá in 1823. Many pleasant hours can be enjoyed in this lovely village, in the local kafes and taking in the atmosphere. Return from Kritsa Village to We Love Crete Homepage |
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