Ierapetra, Crete
35 Kms from Agios Nikolaos lies Ierapetra. Ierapetra is Europes southernmost town, full of monuments preserved up to our times, revealing the area's long history. Admire the Kales fortress at the port's entrance, which testifies to the Venetians' passing from the area, the house of Napoleon, where according to tradition, Bonaparte was hosted in 1978, the mosque in the old town (Kato Meria), which bears an inscription from the Quarn on a marble slab at its entrance, and finally the archeological museum, which is housed in a 1889 building. Here one can find clay sarcophagi, sculptures and the beautiful statue of goddess Demeter.
Hire a Car and head to Agios Nikolaos for a dream holiday either with your friends or family. Agios Nikolaos is the touristic and cosmopolitan capital of Lasithi Prefecture. Despite the fact that has only 10.000 inhabitants is the biggest city in the Prefecture and the smallest major city of Crete. The touristic development of city started approximately forty years ago however retains its picturesqueness and promise visitor’s cheerful and relaxing holidays.
It is located in the biggest natural bay of Crete, the bay of Mirabello named thus because of the beautiful view that one can enjoy from the town to the sea. The heart of the town beats around Lake Voulismeni which is full of myths and legends such as that is bottomless, that is connected with Santorini via an underground tunnel and the fact that after the World War 2 ended Germans threw into the lake war materials, equipment, vehicles etc.
Agios Nikolaos is the destination that enthusiasts thousands of visitors every year with its tranquility and serenity. 65 km from rent a car Heraklion airport, it is the Crete with the ancient towns, the many beautiful beaches, traditional villages, and also cosmopolitan areas, beautiful remote churches and impressive gorges.
