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As the capital of the district, it is also and the most well-known town, although it developed relatively recently, since the conquerors of Crete never paid too much attention to it. Nowadays, it has become a popular tourist attraction. The landmark here is the large lake in the town center named Voulismeni Lake. The little pine grove and the...
Ierapetra is the southernmost town of Crete, and was created in the first centuries of the Cretan civilization, but it flourished during the Minoan civilization and the Roman occupation. It was always considered a strategic location, since its port was the easiest access to Egypt. During the Arabic occupation, the Arabs wanted to protect the...
Located in the easternmost part of the island, Sitia is a well-developed tourist town with many infrastructures, like the only airport in eastern Crete. In antiquity, Sitia was the main rival of Ierapetra and flourished during the period 1531-1613AD. Also, this is where the great Cretan artist and one of the most significant representatives of...
Within close distance from Agios Nikolaos lies the small town of Elounda, one of the most popular and known tourist destinations all over the world, which welcomes a multitude of visitors every year in its super luxurious hotels. Elounda is snuggled in an idyllic location in the Mirabello Bay, in the Korfou lagoon. Across the town, the...
Near Ierapetra and the exit of the Pefki Gorge is the village of Makrigialos. This village became incredibly popular the last years, mainly due to its wonderful beaches with calm, crystal clear waters. Actually, there were two separate settlements, Makrigialos and Analipsi, which have now merged in one. In the area, you can visit the remains of...
A few kilometers before Agios Nikolaos is located the town of Neapoli, a town with exceptionally well-laid streets, which was the capital of the district until 1904. In this town, you will find beautiful buildings from its glorious past, in which the local museums and the hospital are hosted nowadays. Other places to visit are the old aqueduct...
