Ierapetra (Hierapetra) Attractions
36km/22mi south of Áyios Nikólaos, on the south coast, lies Ierápetra, the most southerly town in Europe, in a fertile vegetable-growing area, which occupies the site of the ancient port of Hierapydna. The harbor is defended by a Venetian fort. In the Town Hall is a small museum of Roman and Venetian material.
Some 18km/11mi southwest of Ierápetra lies the island of Gaidouronísi.
Farther east, 5km/3mi off Cape Goudoúra, is the island of Koufonísi.
Some 18km/11mi southwest of Ierápetra lies the island of Gaidouronísi.
Farther east, 5km/3mi off Cape Goudoúra, is the island of Koufonísi.
Ierapetra (Hierapetra) Archeological Collection
The collection contains marble statues and inscriptions from the Greek-Roman era.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Greek National Day (March 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
15th of Shaaban - 12th Iman's Birthday - Muslim (Jul 05)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Greek National Day (March 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
15th of Shaaban - 12th Iman's Birthday - Muslim (Jul 05)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Khríssi
Khríssi is an islet lying exactly opposite to Ierápetra, nine nautical miles away, and reachable by small excursion boats. It also has lovely beaches and cedar trees.
