Psychro: The Birthplace of Zeus and More

According to tradition, Zeus was said to have been born in Psychro, the most famous village on the Plateau. This is because of the cave called Dikteon Andron, located right above the village and attracting many tourists.

The village rests at the northern base of Mt Toumpa Moutsounas, which forms part of the Dikti mountain range. Psychro is positioned on the southern end of the Lassithi (Lasithi) Plateau, neighbouring the villages of Plati and Magoulas. It stands at a distance of 45 kilometres from Agios Nikolaos and 56 kilometres from Heraklion.

Towards the upper section of the village, situated beneath the Dikteon Andron cave, you'll find several businesses, including a model theme park. This park notably contributes to the growth of tourism in the region.

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