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The company was created in 2013 and is based in Psychro of the Lasithi Plateau. It is active in the specialized production and marketing of ceramics, in the collection, processing and distribution of aromatic herbs and plants of the Dikti mountain range, as well as in the production, standardization and marketing of extra virgin olive oil. In addition to the above, in a different space, a theme park related to Greek mythology has been created, which presents elements from the myths, traditions and local culture of the wider region of Crete. The theme park is unique in its kind in Crete and offers the visitors the possibility of automatic tour in 4 languages for about an hour, while special sound systems that frame it offer a sense of immediacy. Read less

Lassithi Plateau is in the homonymous municipality and is about 70km away from Heraklion. The Municipality of Lassithi plateau, one of the eight Municipalities of the Regional Unit of Lassithi, occupies most of the western side of the mountain complex of Dikti. The number of inhabitants of the Municipality amounts to about 2.500, while it consists of 11 municipal districts. The primary production sector occupies a dominant position in the Municipality regarding employment. At the same time, the region favors the development of alternative forms of tourism- mainly rural and agri-tourism – while accommodation can support this effort, provided that they operate almost all year round.

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The Cultural Society of Panormo “Epimenidis” was created in 1998 and its members are- among others – residents of the area of Panormo. During its operation, the industrial monument of the Carob Mill was restored and transformed into a contemporary space of art and culture. The main purpose of the company is the organization of Curriculum and Research, with emphasis on issues related to humanitarian education, language and art. The Program of educational and cultural events of the company consists of speeches, discussions, film screenings, exhibitions, music, dance and theatrical events In addition, inside the Carob Mill, where the company is housed, there is a space specially designed for tasting agricultural products.

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