IERAPETRA

CRETE’S SACRED CITY

Meaning Sacred Stone, Ierapetra is sun-drenched, cheerful and welcoming

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Explore The Sights Of Ierapetra

Start a leisurely walk to the lively city center along the waterfront or lose yourself in the quiet picturesque streets of the old town in Kato Mera. Buy handmade souvenirs from the traditional outdoor workshops and enjoy the colors, sounds and flavors of Crete in the charming atmosphere of the “old neighborhood” of Ierapetra.
A popular sight of Ierapetra is the “Napoleon House”, where, according to tradition, the great man spent one night. It was June 1798 when the fleet of the French commander Napoleon Bonaparte anchored in Ierapetra, on his way to Egypt. There was hosted by a family in the old town. The old Cretan house still holds the pride of the historic visit.

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The Awarded Beaches Of Ierapetra

Almost all Ierapetra’s beaches are awarded Blue Flag each year. A clear proof of the superiority of its beaches is that Ierapetra was awarded the Golden Medal Quality of Coastal Areas (Quality Coast Association) in 2012, at the annual ceremony held in Torres Vedran Portugal.
East and west of the city, along a huge promenade, awaits you an endless coast. You will get the chance to swim in stunning beaches with deep blue crystal waters. “Livadakia” is the best organized beach with small pebbles and shallow waters. If you are keen on water sports, then, “Apovathra” beach will surely become your hot spot!

Chrissi Island

Visit The Amazing Chrissi Island Opposite Ierapetra

The small volcanic island “Chrissi” or Gaidouronisi is definitely worth a visit! Looking like a boat moored in the Libyan Sea, it impresses everyone with its incredible natural beauty and exotic beaches. Small boats will take you from the port of Ierapetra to Chrissi, “the Island” as the locals call it, for a day trip – real experience! With the sea-gulls to accompany your trip, the boat will finally dock at the port “Vougiou Mati”. Hidden bays and pristine beaches with turquoise clear waters, curved dunes of golden sand, endless acres of rare cedar forest compose a frame of beautiful images.

Welcome to Ierapetra

Ierapetra is a laid-back seafront town and the commercial centre of southeastern Crete’s substantial greenhouse-based agribusiness. Hot and dusty in summer, it offers a low-key, authentic Cretan experience and is also the jumping-off point to the semitropical Chrissi Island (also called Gaïdouronisi or Hrysi).
The city's grey-sand beaches are backed by tavernas and cafes where the nightlife is busy in summer. Though few visible signs remain, Ierapetra has an impressive history, with interludes as a Roman port and as a Venetian stronghold, as attested to by the harbour fortress. The narrow alleyways of the old quarter (Kato Mera) flash back to the Ottoman period.

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Ierapetra, The Southernmost City Of Crete & Europe

Ierapetra is the largest city in the prefecture of Lasithi – 35 km. southeast of Agios Nikolaos – built at the exit of a fertile valley and on the ancient Ierapytna, one of the most important cities of Crete. It has the advantage of being the southernmost city in Europe, just opposite the African coast, with a mild climate and temperature that rarely falls below 12 °C all year. That’s why it is considered the sunniest area for holidays throughout Europe. Fascinating for its history, well-organized and being favored by nature, Ierapetra is an ideal starting point for one day trips to traditional villages and seaside resorts.

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Ierapetra

Ierapetra (GR: Ιεράπετρα) combines a brilliant past with a present of economic growth and extension. It has a population of 13000 inhabitants which is the largest in the prefecture of Lassithi and the fourth largest in all Crete.

Meaning Sacred Stone, Ierapetra is sun-drenched, cheerful and welcoming

 Ierapetra.
Ierapetra is famous for its amount of sunshine hours per year, it’s beautifully clear sea and pristine beaches, its friendly and hospitable residents, its large number of greenhouses, and its great raki, (of which there is plenty). Whether this is your first or a return visit, we are confident that as you gaze over the sparkling turquoise water of the Libyan Sea, you will feel confident you made the correct choice for your holiday destination.
Infinite beaches with golden sand, caressed by the warm Libyan winds. Here, life moves at a leisurely pace and holidays can be taken virtually all year round. The waterfront is teeming with fish tavernas, cafes and bars, and every night feels like a celebration. The old town in southern Crete invites you to explore its narrow alleyways and flower-strewn patios… every minute here is an absolute joy.

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Ierapetra (GR: Ιεράπετρα) combines a brilliant past with a present of economic growth and extension. It has a population of 13000 inhabitants which is the largest in the prefecture of Lassithi and the fourth largest in all Crete.

Ierapetra

Ierapetra is a pleasant place to visit all year round, as the temperature seldom falls below 120 centigrade, and the mean annual temperature is 200 centigrade; also it has the most hours of sunshine and lowest rainfall of all Greece.
Tourist facilities improve all time, both in terms of services and the number of beds available.
The beaches of Ierapetra are awarded each single year with Blue Flags, by the European Union.
Practically all the shore of Ierapetra, from east to west, within a distance of 4 miles is suitable for swimming.

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