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Ships and Ferries to Lasithi - Crete Island.
Lasithi and the Crete island in general are connected
to the port of Piraeus. There are evening departures
to the ports of Lasithi (Souda), Rethymno, Heraklion
and Agios Nikolaos every day, all year long.
In addition, there are ferry connections from Crete
ferry to the Cycladic islands of Ios, Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Mykonos, Amorgos, Milos and also to the islands of Kythira, Karpathos, Rhodes, Kos, and basically all Dodecanese and East Aegean Islands via a third island.
Your trip to Crete can be with a conventional ferry boat or Highspeed depending on the day, the time and the ferry company you wish to travel with.
Your trip to Crete, Chania will last approximately 7-8 hours and to Heraklion 8-9 hours, travelling during the night, whereas the same daily trip lasts 5 and 6 hours respectively. If you decide to visit Rhodes first, you
can reach Heraklion through Sitia's port (Karpathos,
St Nikolaos) and your trip will last approximately 12
hours. From the island of Santorini the trip to Heraklion with a high speed ferry will last no more than 2.30 hours
Ferries from Piraeus to Crete run all year round on a
daily basis. However, during the summer, Easter and holidays in general there is an additional daily route
for you to choose, according to the increased demand.
1. Piraeus - Crete Agios Nikolaos
Sitia
2. Piraeus - Crete Chania
3. Piraeus - Crete Heraklion
4. Piraeus - Rethymno
5. Piraeus - Paros - Naxos - Santorini
Crete Heraklion
6. Piraeus - Milos - Crete Rethymno
7. Gythion - Kythira - Crete Kissamos
8. Mykonos - Santorini - Crete Heraklion
9. Rhodes - Karpathos - Crete Sitia
Agios Nikolaos
Attention !
The above mentioned information is subject to alteration. To be sure about correct schedules, departure and arrival times of conventional and highspeed ferries check the ONLINE Booking System. Click here.
ON LINE Booking System for seats and tickets in real time.
Starting your reservation through the online booking system you can select to have your tickets
sent to you or to collect them from the port office on the day of departure about 2 hours
before departure simply by giving your reservation code and showing your ID card.
We wish you a pleasant trip!
START by choosing the type of reservation you want,
ie if you want a one-way, roundtrip or multi-leg.
ATTENTION! You have to make your reservation
at least 4 days before the date of travel.
Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the Prefecture of Lassithi and is located on the north coast of Crete. The city is built around a picturesque lake leading to the Gulf of Mirambello. The city is built upon the ancient Dorian city of Lato, which was the seaport of Lato Eteras located close to the village of Kritsa.
In recent years Agios Nikolaos has become a cosmopolitan resort attracting visitors from all corners of the world.
Ierapetra is located 36 km south of Agios Nikolaos and is on the south coast overlooking the Libyan Sea and is nicknamed The Bride of Libya. It also has the honour of being the southernmost town of Europe as it faces the African continent and has a mild climate with the temperature rarely falling below 12° C during the winter.
Today’s town is built on the ancient town of Ierapytnas that flourished in the 2nd century BC. There are many monuments to see and beautiful beaches to relax on.
Sitia is built amphitheatrically around the bay of Sitia and is located 70 km from Agios Nikolaos. It is a pretty, traditional town with many beaches that have been awarded the European Blue Flag. The area is also renowned for its locally produced wine.
Elounda has become one of the most cosmopolitan destinations in the country with its exclusive 5 star resorts on the Gulf of Mirambello and is 11 km from Agios Nikolaos. The area has contrasting scenery with the wild rocky mountain backdrop leading to the peaceful blue lagoon with the islands of Spinalonga, Kolokitha and a scattering of smaller islets.
Elounda is built on the site of the ancient city of Olounta.
Paleokastro is on the east coast of Crete, 19 km from Sitia and 90 km from Agios Nikolaos. In recent years it has seen a growth in visitors as it is close to the palm tree forest and beach of Vai.
Milatos is a traditional fishing village east of Mallia and 32 km from Agios Nikolaos. The village is built on the site of the ancient town of the same name. Close by is a cave with an underground cavern that is adorned with stalagmites and stalactites.
Kato Zakros is the seaport of the ancient town of Zakros and is located on the east coast of Crete, 20 km from Paleokastro.
The Minoan palace of Zakros was the fourth largest on the island. The discoveries found during excavations are exhibited in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
The coastal settlement of Ferma is located 16 km west of Ierapetra and has a golden sandy beach with crystal clear waters.
A Minoan villa and a Roman villa have been found in the area during archaeological excavations.
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