Tzermiado: Where the Heart of the Plateau Thrives

Tzermiado (also known as Tzermiadon) serves as the administrative centre of the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau.

Its residents primarily focus on cultivating potatoes and other fruits and vegetables. Positioned at an altitude of 850 metres, Tzermiado is situated 49 kilometres west of Agios Nikolaos and 55 kilometres east of Heraklion.

A short distance away lies the Trapeza or Kronion Cave, which holds significance both in terms of its spelunking characteristics and its historical value.

Visitors have the opportunity to marvel at its picturesque churches, including the Holy Cross Church located at the heart of the village. Notable among them is Agia Triada, distinguished by its lofty bell tower and captivating architecture that stands out amidst the narrow lanes lined with traditional houses.

Countless windmills stand as a distinctive feature of the area.

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