Lasithi is the easternmost regional unit on the island of Crete, to the east of Heraklion. Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major towns being Ierapetra and Sitia. Mass tourism is served by places like Vai, AgiosNikolaos and Chrissi. More off-beat tourism can be found in villages on the south coast like Myrtos and Makrys Gialos.