A city on the south coast of the island of Crete near Fair Havens.
About Lasea
A seaport city on the island of Crete. It was located about 8 kilometers (five miles) east of Fair Havens. The ship of the apostle Paul passed Lasea on its way to Italy (Acts 27:8).
We do not know much about Lasea. It is probably in ruins near Fair Havens. It may be the same as the Lasos mentioned by Pliny the Elder in his Natural History (4.12.59). Pliny says Lasea was famous in the ancient world. Its region contained 100 cities and it was one of most important ports of Crete.
Key References
After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.
All Scripture References (1)
Acts (1)
After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.