The southernmost city in Europe, with the mildest climate, Ierapetra is a place suitable for enchanting holidays. Walk through the picturesque alleys of Kato Mera and swim at the unique beaches of Makris Gialos and Myrtos. From Ierapetra you can make several day trips, such as to the forest of
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It is located at the northeastern end of Crete and is only 7 km from Palekastro. It is the largest in area and unique in beauty palm forest in Europe. It occupies an area of 250 acres and is a green oasis with thousands of palm trees ending in a wonderful golden sand. Vai has been declared an
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At the edge of the village of Psychro (48 km E. of Heraklion, 52 km W. of Agios Nikolaos), the ascent to the cave begins, where, according to mythology, Zeus was born. Dikteo Andros was a place of worship. Excavations here have revealed very important archaeological findings. From the village to the
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Spinalonga is a small island that closes the Elounda bay from the north in the Merabello District of the Lasithi Prefecture of Crete. Its ancient name was Kalydon but after its occupation by the Venetians it was called Spinalonga. It was excellently fortified by the Venetians, both in terms of
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The monastery of Panagia Akrotiriani is one of the most important and historic in Crete. It was renamed Toplou during the Turkish occupation because it had a cannon (in Turkish top) and had a fortress form, either from the name "The Rich Monastery". Today the people call it "Great Monastery". It is
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15 km west of Agios Nikolaos are spread out on the slopes of two citadels the ruins of ancient Latous, one of the strongest cities of Crete, founded in the 7th century. BC The area includes ruins of walls, houses and shops built in a hollow and in different periods. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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Small fishing village on the North-East side of Crete. It has a wonderful sandy beach and many fish restaurants. In a two-hour journey, you can cross the "Canyon of the Dead", which leads to the sea. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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The Holy Monastery of Faneromeni Crete or Ierapetra is a historical Monastery located in the area of Ierapetra and towards the SW. of the "thick sand" cove. This Monastery is better known to the residents of Crete as the "Panagia ton Gournion" Monastery. The Catholic Church of the Monastery is
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