Lefki Municipal Unit: Community of Ziros
Xerokampos lies along the Libyan Sea on Crete’s southeastern coast, a low, dry shoreline where olive groves meet pale coves and hills rise inland. The settlement belongs to the wider Ziros area of Lasithi, far from the island’s larger resort towns and defined by small-scale farming, scattered homes and open coastal land. Its beaches face the broad southern waters of Crete, while the interior follows the rocky contours characteristic of the island’s east. Olive growing is more than scenery here: Cretan olive oil is central to the island’s cooking and local agricultural tradition. Xerokampos suits travellers looking for a quieter side of Crete, with space for coastal walks, swimming and exploring roads between the shore and upland villages.
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Lefki Municipal Unit lies along the upland valleys that descend toward the Libyan Sea, where dry plateaux and limestone ridges define southeastern Crete’s less-developed interior. Its administrative centre is Ziros, while the unit also reaches the coast around Xerokampos, a remote shoreline on the island’s east. Lefki was an independent municipality until Greece’s 2011 local-government reform, when it became part of the Municipality of Sitia. Small settlements, cultivated land and winding mountain roads give this area a distinctly rural Cretan character. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of eastern Crete connects regionally.
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Within Greece's regions, the Region of Crete is distinguished by being the country's largest island and by its Minoan heritage. The Cretan Sea borders its northern shore, while the Libyan Sea meets a markedly drier southern coast; between them rise the White Mountains and Mount Ida, also known as Psiloritis. Samaria Gorge cuts through the White Mountains towards the Libyan Sea. Near Heraklion, Knossos preserves the remains of a major Minoan palace complex. Olive groves, vineyards and coastal towns shape an island whose cooking is rooted in olive oil, herbs and local cheeses. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Crete.
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Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.
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