Kamini is a picturesque location in northern Crete, and is home to a number of important archaeological sites and five beautiful pebble beaches. The area is known for its distinctive limestone conglomerates and dark red soil, as well as its geological formations, sea caves, and rock bridges. Despite its natural beauty, the area has been...Read More
Gra Ligia is a picturesque seaside village located just 5km west of Ierapetra and 39km south of Agios Nikolaos. It is situated at the outlet of a fertile valley, known for its vast greenhouses of early vegetables. The locals of the area were the first to start growing crops in these greenhouses, a tradition which...Read More
Myrtos is a stunning seaside village located 13km west of Ierapetra, known for its beautiful beaches of coarse gray sand, lush gardens, and traditional style. It has experienced some mild development in recent years, though, luckily, its charm has remained kept intact. Visitors can take advantage of the many services the village offers, such as...Read More
Located 8km west of Ierapetra and 45km south of Agios Nikolaos, Ammoudaron and Kalamaki are two secluded and peaceful beaches. Ammoudaron or Ammoudares beachfront consists of long beaches with coarse gray sand, while Kalamaki is a nice sandy beach surrounded by high cliffs. These two beaches are not popular due to their location, which is...Read More
Situated 6km east of Ierapetra and 43km southeast of Agios Nikolaos is Koutsounari, a small seaside village in a lush green hill with many olive groves and pine trees. Just 1km north of the South Cretan Sea lies the Long Beach of Agios Ioannis, one of the longest in Crete and spanning 5km. The beach...Read More
Ferma is a serene seaside settlement situated 10 km east of Ierapetra and 45 km southeast of Agios Nikolaos. It is located 4 km south of the village of Agios Ioannis and is characterized by its lush vegetation and dense pine wood, forming a green oasis in the dry landscape of Eastern Crete. Along the...Read More
Koutsouras is a charming seaside village situated 55km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 20km east of Ierapetra, nestled in a lush valley of olive groves and pine trees against the backdrop of Mount Thripti. The village itself is well-equipped with a police station, pharmacy, clinic, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and more, all while maintaining its tranquil...Read More
Gournia is renowned for its ancient Minoan town, located 17 km east of Agios Nikolaos and 2 km west of Pachia Ammos. It has been named after the stone and wooden troughs, called ‘urna’ in Venetian, which were discovered in the area before excavation. The Minoan town is believed to have been destroyed by an...Read More
Kalamokanias is situated in the south-east of Agios Nikolaos, at a distance of 57km, and to the east of Ierapetra, which is 22km away. The beach is located at the west side of the Makrigialos settlement, and it derives its name from the Greek word for the migratory bird stilt (Himantopus himantopus) that has red...Read More
Beginning at the church of Agia Fotini in Ierapetra, the East Beach of Agios Andreas stretches for 4km to the east. The beach is a municipal beach and is well-maintained and organized near the beginning, and it is a sandy beach. However, as one proceeds further eastwards, the beach gradually transitions to small grayish pebbles...Read More
