In areas of extraordinary beauty, you'll find monasteries where the inclination to worship is accompanied by a desire to hear stories from the times of the Venetians and Ottomans.

In this tranquil space, your inner self finds serenity, allowing you to take a deep breath and be enveloped by the sacred ambiance.

The regional unit of Lassithi is home to numerous Holy Monasteries.

Here are five monasteries to add to your list:

Toplou Monastery

Kapsa Monastery

Faneromeni Monastery, Ierapetra

Monastery of Agios Georgios, Selinari

Vidiani Monastery

Photo: Harkoutsis, G. / Natural History Museum of Crete – University of Crete