The “Seli” monument stands in Lakkoi’s central square; the uphill trail toward “Savoure” also starts here. Cultural sites in the village and trails to named destinations offer different ways to shape your stay. For planning, it is especially helpful to distinguish visits in Lakkoi from routes to Savoure, the Omalos Plateau, and neighboring Meskla.

Monument and Buildings

The “Seli” monument depicts three Cretans, symbolizing three generations of fighters from the village. Its location in the central square also makes it a clear landmark in the village. The connection between the village center and the village’s history is therefore directly visible.

On the southeastern side of Lakkoi is the Byzantine chapel of Agios Georgios, dating from the 12th century. The village also has a Venetian fountain, which dates from approximately the same period. These are two distinct structures: a chapel dated to the 12th century and a fountain whose date relative to the chapel remains approximate. They complement the monument with sacred architecture and another historic feature.

Trails to Savoure, the Omalos Plateau, and Meskla

The uphill trail from the square toward “Savoure” offers views north across the plain to the island’s coasts. Ruins of towers and observation posts from the Ottoman period lie along the way up to “Savoure.” This makes the trail a distinct option for travelers who enjoy combining landscape views with traces of history.

Another route starts in the square and leads southwest via “Vryssi” to the Omalos Plateau; it is considered challenging. The plateau lies outside the village. By contrast, a trail descends east from the village entrance to neighboring Meskla, which takes about 15 minutes on foot. The two destinations therefore differ especially in the time involved and level of difficulty: for Meskla, the approximate walking time is relevant; for the Omalos Plateau, its challenging rating is the key consideration.

Hillside Setting and Places to Eat

The village’s appearance is also closely tied to its topography. Houses sit on the slopes of four hills, sometimes among olive trees and cypresses. The hillside setting and vegetation give the village a distinctive landscape character, offering another facet of a stay alongside the monument, chapel, and fountain. If you take the surrounding landscape into account when choosing where to stay, these features are particularly useful.

Cafés on the central square serve coffee, drinks, and local dishes made with local ingredients. The options range from a drink break to a meal. If you plan to stop for refreshments, check in advance which cafés are currently open.

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