Ierapetra (36 km from Agios Nikolaos): the most southern city of Greece and all of Europe. Ierapetra is divided into two parts: the old city of Kato-Mera and the new areas of Pano Mera. Most of the ancient buildings are not preserved here, but later monuments - the Venetian fortress of Calais, the Afentis-Christ Church (14th century), the mosque, the fountain of Ottoman and Napoleon's house are intact to this day. Noteworthy is the church of Agios Georgios in the middle of the 19th century
Despite the fact that Ierapetra is a fairly popular resort, tourist service is not the main type of business in the city. Ierapetra is famous for the fact that there are the largest vegetable storages in Europe, from where agricultural products are exported to many northern countries, including Russia. However, this is not very interesting for tourists. But the fact that the city has magnificent beaches and coastline abounds with picturesque secluded coves is very interesting and attractive for tourists.
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How to get there
To get to the city, you have to overcome about 100 km from the international airport of Iraklion
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Climate
The local climate is also attractive: in Ierapetra, even in winter, air temperature seldom drops below + 12 ° C, and the water temperature below +16 ° C. Thanks to this climate, tourists come here almost all year round. Of course, in the swimming season, but it lasts from April to November, the people here are much more than in the winter. That's why most hotels work during this period.
Hotels
The hotels are built in most cases in the traditions of Cretan architecture: the central building is surrounded by numerous bungalows, which makes a very pleasant impression. On the territory there are often tennis courts, volleyball courts, the possibility to rent a bicycle or equipment for water sports. Sun beds and umbrellas even on the beaches of the hotels are usually paid. The sea here is very clean, because there are no large ports nearby, the air is beautiful. It seems that everything around breathes peace and tranquility
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| El Greco Hotel from 3 033 rub Ierapetra 42, M. Kothri street | Astron Hotel from 3 446 rubles Ierapetra 56 Michail Kothri Str. |
| Galaxy Ηotel from 2 619 rubles Ierapetra Omirias 4 |
Beaches
Ierapetra has magnificent beaches: a long seven kilometer a beach along the entire coast of the city, a beach of shell rock on the small island of Chrisi, shallow waters off the western islands of Elafonisi, famous for their caves and monasteries.
Kitchen and restaurants along the edge of the sea stretches embankment-promenade, as it should be in the resort town. Cafes alternate with souvenir shops, restaurants, shops, bars. In the evening, many restaurants offer live music programs and various entertainment shows, during the day you can have a cup of coffee, while admiring the panorama of the sea, or have lunch. Most restaurants offer a menu of a large number of national dishes and seafood dishes, as well as a wonderful Greek wine. Portions are large, the prices are low.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Ierapetra
The beginning of the history of the city is lost in the deep antiquity . It is known that the place of modern Ierapetra was once the town of Hierapitna . It is curious to look at the shallow depth, almost at the very shore, the remnants of the Roman port . The city went through different boards . In the days of the Venetians acquired the modern name and fortress built to protect against pirates . Each city respectfully refers to the memory of outstanding personalities who visited him . Now Ierapetra is known for the fact that Napoleon Bonaparte spent a night here . It was in 1798, when the emperor was going to Egypt .
The Muslim yoke left the city to the memory of the most beautiful mosque . Its characteristic silhouette adorns the city so far . No less interesting is the church of Ayios Georgios, one of the oldest on the island of Crete . Its architecture is even more interesting, even more interesting what materials were used for its construction . For example, the domes of this church are made of cedar . A lot of shards found during archaeological excavations in the vicinity of the city, can tell a lot to specialists . You can see them at the city archaeological museum . @ New Districts The city can not boast of architectural delights, mainly they consist of three- and four-story houses, comfortable but of the same type .
Real Estate in Ierapetra
The economic crisis in Greece caused an upsurge of interest of Russian entrepreneurs in real estate and land plots in this country . According to the Greek laws, foreigners have the right to purchase in Greece both real estate and land, and you can make a purchase for both a physical person and a legal entity .At this time these prices are low, and therefore attractive . But due to the fact that the prospects for economic development in various parts of the country are very vague, buyers are in no hurry to spread money . The main business in Ierapetra is storage and processing of vegetables - in this context seems to be quite stable . In combination with an excellent climate and excellent ecology, this causes interest among property buyers for land plots in the vicinity of Ierapetra . Again, the acquisition of real estate in Greece entitles you to visa Goths, although it is not a basis for obtaining a residence permit . In general, the crisis - an opportunity .
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