Διανισκάρι

Διανισκάρι is a beach in Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete. Διανισκάρι is situated nearby to the ruins Mosaic floor of a basilica, as well as near the church Εκκλησάκι Ανάληψης.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Olous.

Olous

Archaeological site

Photo: Mietek Ł, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Olous or Olus was a city of ancient Crete; now sunken, it was situated at the site of present day town of Elounda, Crete, Greece. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it had a harbour and was located 260 stadia from Chersonasus and 15 stadia from Camara. Olous is situated 750 metres west of Διανισκάρι.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Elounda and Plaka.

Elounda

Photo: Deror avi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Elounda is a city on Crete. It is a seaside and popular tourist destination known for its luxury seaside resorts.

Plaka

Hamlet

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Plaka is a village in Lasithi, Crete. It is part of the community Vrouchas, in the municipality of Agios Nikolaos. It neighbours the town of Elounda and is close to the historical island of Spinalonga. Plaka is situated 5 km north of Διανισκάρι.