The district of Lasithi lies on the eastern side of the island, and has seen some major developments in the tourist industry, small villages have grown into centres for the tourists, with hotels, cafés and bars. Despite this the area has some of the best landscape on the island.

Away from the holiday centres you enter another world, small villages on the Lastithou Plateau and high mountains with wonderful views.

A drive along the coastal road is not to be missed as leads you to wonderfull beaches where you can sunbathe to your hearts content.