Katsikia

Katsikia is a hamlet in Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete and has about 297 residents. Katsikia is situated nearby to the locality Lofos, as well as near the neighborhood Χαβάνια.

Type: Hamlet with 297 residents
Description: human settlement in Greece
Also known as: “Katsíki”, “Katsíkia”, and “Katsikia, Lasithi”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lake Voulismeni and Archaeological Museum.

Lake Voulismeni

Lagoon

Photo: Fs, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Lake Voulismeni is a small, formerly freshwater lake, later connected to the sea, located at the centre of the town of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete. Lake Voulismeni is situated 3 km southeast of Katsikia.

Archaeological Museum

Museum

Photo: Tomisti, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is a museum in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece. The first collection was established in 1969. The present building opened to the public in 2024 after undergoing an extensive renovation. Archaeological Museum is situated 2½ km southeast of Katsikia.

St. Nikolaos

Church

Photo: Jerzystrzelecki, CC BY-SA 3.0.

St. Nikolaos is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Exo Lakkonia and Elounda.

Exo Lakkonia

Village

Exo Lakkonia is a traditional village with small population near Agios Nikolaos of Crete. It has a folklore museum and some traditional coffee shops and an old church of St. Exo Lakkonia is situated 4½ km west of Katsikia.