Ierapetra | East Crete Travel Guide

Sarakina Gorge

16km west of Ierapetra is located the traditional village of Mythi or Mithi. In a short distance from the village, the small Sarakina Gorge starts, which ends near the coastal village of Mirtos. The length of the canyon reaches 1.5km…

Milonas Gorge

The Gorge of Milonas is located east of Ierapetra, north of the village of Ferma. It is not a very well-know gorge, and it is tricky to find. The few websites that describe the gorge do not give very accurate…

Pigadi Beach, Ferma

This beach is 100m east than Xerokamara Beach, 1500m east from Agia Fotia Beach and belongs to the Ferma group beaches. Shortly after Koutsounari settlement, 16 km east of Ierapetra and 41km southwest from Sitia, between Xerokamara beach and Agia Fotia beach, there…

Xerokamara Beach, Ferma

This beach is 100m western than Pigadi Beach, 1700m east from Agia Fotia Beach and belongs to the Ferma group beaches. The access to it is just as adventurous as the access to Pigadi Beach. The road passes through some holiday…

Faneromenis Monastery, Ierapetra

One of Crete’s most historic monasteries, Faneromeni (Our Lady Revealed) Monastery is situated on a slope overlooking the Minoan city of Gournia and is sometimes referred to as 'Panagia of Gournia'. The original building was probably erected during the second…

Kavousi-Mesonas Gorge-Thripti

This route which we recommend is one of the most exciting hikes in eastern Crete . A good physical condition is required, but the way is fantastic and our point of view is that you will access the most impressive…

Koutsounari Long Beach

Koutsounari is a small sea side village located 6km east of Ierapetra and 43km southeast of Agios Nikolaos, near the picturesque village of St. John. It is situated in a lush green hill with many olive groves and pine trees…

Kavousi

It is built at the foot of two imposing mountains and it is one of the most interesting villages in Ierapetra. At an altitude of 140 meters with a view of the planted all over with olive trees flatland and…

Thripti Village

More mountain climbing to go through unpaved road to an old and current mountain retreat, where excellent grape varieties produce equally good raki. Carry on to Afentis peak dominating the area from 1476m, for breathtaking views. A marvelous village on…

Agios Ioannis

Agios Ioannis is a small traditional village built at the slope of the hill "Katalimata" 500m above the sea level and 18 kms away from Ierapetra. Its population now (2017) is 15-40 permanent inhabitants. As you ascend the way to…