Includes:

1. Τhe history of Ierapetra
2. Sightseeing
3. The beaches of Ierapetra
4. Shops
5. Accomodation
6. Places to eat and drink
7. Nightlife

History of Ierapetra

Greek: Ierapetra, meaning Sacred stone. Ancient name “Ιεράπυτνα  Hierapytna

The town of Ierapetra- local dialect "Γεράπετρο" is located on the southest coast of Crete along the beach of Ierapetra Bay. Ierapetra is nicknamed “The bride of the Libyan Sea” because of its position as the only town in the south coast of Crete. Ierapetra has a remarkable history. The fortress of Kales built in the early years of Venetian rule.

The house where Napoleon stayed after the Battle of the Pyramids can still be seen.

Twelve kilometers off the coast of Ierapetra is an uninhabited island called Chrysi (Golden) or Gaiduronisi, which every year attracts millions of tourists. Furthermore, Ierapetra was chosen among 500 South European destinations as one of the 50 most attractive tourist destinations for visitors.

To conclude, Ierapetra has a worldwide appeal, because a lot of scenes of films were shot in Ierapetra. For example, Zorbas the Greek with Antony Quinn and Legends of the fall, with Brand Pitt.

 Astron Villa

Astron Villa is located in front of the sea with a view of the bay. It has a lot of facilities, such as TV, Wi-Fi and it also has a panoramic view of the sea of at the mountains. Finally, it is near  Ierapetra’s open stadium, where the visitors can work out.

Cost per day:

-Twin- bedded room: 59.75 Euros

-Suite: 80.75 Euros

-Suite with a view at the sea: 85 Euros

For more information call: 2842025114

El Greco

El Greco is a 3star Hotel. It’s situated at Ierapetra’s road along the seaside. It offers spacious rooms and suites, which have modern decoration and a balcony. They are facilitated with a TV, a mini-fridge and air-conditioning. In the bathroom, you will find a hairdryer and free towels. Some rooms view is at the bay or at the port.

Cost per day

-Twin-bedded room: 60                Euros

-Three-bedroom: 80 Euros

-Suite with view at the sea: 120 Euros

For more information call: 2842028471

Petra Mare

 Petra Mare hotel is located on Ierapetra’s beach. It is facilitated with an outdoor pool, a children’s playground and it has an expert team of entertainment and live performances. WI-FI is provided at the public space. All suites and rooms are equipped with a TV and air-conditioning. Finally, they have a fridge and a hairdryer.
For more information call: 2842023341 

THESE ARE SOME OF THE THREE FANTSTIC HOTELS HERE IN IERAPETRA!

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                       THE ATTRACTIONS

    

Ierapetra   is a very beautiful city where  you can see interesting  attractions. Some  of them are the museum ,the Mosque ,the castle and the last one is the house where Napoleon stayed.

The museum was founded  at the end of the  19^th century.  The museum collections include Minoan, Geometrical, Archaical, Classical and Hellenistic Art. It is divided into two parts. The first includes ceramics from prehistoric to Roman times and the Second  mainly includes exhibits from the Roman period. It also has vases of the Minoan and Classical Roman civilization.

    The collection of the shrines is very interesting. The copies of the classical period in Roman time give us information  that were lost. Finally several exhibits were been stolen by collectors or destroyed during the occupation

      Venetian and Ottomans era. In the Venetian age, from the 13^th to the 17^th centuries, Ierapetra-now known by its present name-became, prosperous again. The fortress of Kales, built in the early years of the Venetian rule to protect the harbor, is a remnant of this period, although a local myth says it was built by the Genoese pirate Pescadores in 1212.In July 1798 Ierapetra made a small step into world history when  Napoleon stayed with a local family after the Battle of the Pyramids.

         Ierapetra is a small city with a beautiful view near the sea. You can enjoy the really good food  and coffee in front of the sea. The most popular restaurant you can go to taste a nice dish is Siciliana Ristorante  Pizzeria and Special.

After food you can enjoy your coffee with beautiful sea view at the most popular cafeterias in Ierapetra which are Waikiki and Aperitton . Waikiki is a big cafeteria with a special decoration and very friendly waiters. They serve nice drinks and coffees.

Other places to eat and drink are: 

LEVANTE

NAPOLEON

Time for Shopping Therapy ….

Are you ready for shopping?

Ierapetra’s main shopping street is Koudouriotou,in the centre of the town. There you can find shops for shoes and accessories for all ages.

Let’s take a taste of Ierapetra’s shops. The majority of Ierapetra shops are Clothing shops.

    If you are an athletic person you can visit Cosmos Sports and Alfa sports. There you can find modern and sports clothes in order to create your personal outfit!    

Pink Woman, BSB, Este, Sugar Cube, Modes, Joy,Benetton  are some shops with nice modern easy –wearing clothes, for all circumstances.

If you want to buy quality shoes we have the solution. Avantage and club shoes are two of the best shoe shops where you can find the shoes of your dreams!  

Furthermore Ierapetra has also a lot of accessesories shops. Votre, Image, Cacao Shop, Accessesories, Achillio, Aplewoods.

   Also we have many shops for males. Bilanis, New wave, Maxim,  Aquarious, Senso, Papaioanou and 4you.