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.