The town of Plaka is in the Lasithi Prefecture of Crete. Lasithi ( Greek: Λασίθι is the easternmost prefecture on the island of Crete, to the east of the prefecture of Heraklion. Crete ( Greek: Κρήτη transliteration: Krētē, modern transliteration Kriti) is the largest of the Greek islands and the It neighbours the town of Elounda and is close to the historical island of Spinalonga. Elounda ( Greek: Ελούντα alternative transliteration Elounta or "Elouda" road-sign transliteration "Elounda" or "Elounta" The island of Spinalonga (official name Kalidon is located at the eastern section of Crete, near the town of Elounda. In the vicinity are the ancient cities (now in ruins) of Olous and Lato, which Dorian settlements were frequently in conflict with each other over territory disputes. This article is about ruins in Architecture; for other meanings see Ruins (disambiguation. Olous or Olus ( Ancient Greek:, or is an ancient sunken city situated at the present day town of Elounda, Crete, Greece. Lato ( Ancient Greek:) was an ancient city of Crete, the ruins of which are located approximately 3 km from the small town of Kritsa. Tourist boats depart from Plaka to Spinalonga on a daily basis. The island of Spinalonga (official name Kalidon is located at the eastern section of Crete, near the town of Elounda. The one way boat passage requires approximately ten minutes.