Location: Ierapetra, Kreta, Grecja

Ierapetra. Co zobaczyć w najbardziej wysuniętym na południe Europy mieście? ********** Ieraptera. What to see in the southernmost town of Europe?

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Ierapetra is a small town located on the south side of the Greek island of Crete. It is separated from Africa by a distance of 300 km in a straight line. For this reason,  Ierapetra is called the 'bride of the Libyan Sea'.

It is worth getting a map, which you will get for free in many places in the city. We got it at a nearby grocery store. We left the hotel along the promenade towards the Old Town. Located right by the sea and part of the restaurant and cafe 'trail'. The shore is partly made of stones, and the tables and chairs are right next to the sea.

Halfway from our Hotel Petra Mare is the first ferry terminal to Chrissi Island and you will see the police building right outside.
Behind it you will enter Konoupaki Square. Shops and restaurants welcome passersby here.
We got to the Venetian fortress Kales. I must admit that it makes a bigger impression from a distance. Up close, however, it is a compact, square shape. In addition, we did not go inside because it was under renovation. It was built by the Venetians in the 13th century, although local legend says that it was the Genoese pirate Peskatore who built the fortress. Kales stands at the entrance to the port and reminds of the rich history of sailing in this city. There is a yacht marina right next to it
Kato Mera, or Old Town, are small, narrow streets and houses built in various styles. Moving between them, I often had the impression that I was in someone's backyard.
I like to see churches and there are several of them in Ierapetra:
There is also an Ottoman 'Tzami' mosque and a fountain, built in the late 19th century.
It took us a while to find 'Napoleon's house', but the kind saleswoman explained to us exactly where to go. There is no plaque on the building, so take a look at the photo :)
In practical terms, as I mentioned, the police building is located near the port. The hospital, on the other hand, is located in the city center, with a 24-hour pharmacy opposite. Ierapetra is small, but a good base for exploring the southern part of Crete.



24 comments:

  1. That water is stunning.Is that Audrey Hepburn in the mural?

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  2. What a lovely place I agree that clear water amazing thanks for the tour

    Have a sunnytastic week Klara 👍

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    1. Thank you, Steve. The water was clean and wonderful.

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  3. What a nice area. Is the water really so nice? So clear. I love it.

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    1. It is so clear! I did SUP as well, quite far from the shore. The depth was like 3-5 metres and I still could see the ground.

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  4. Nice place to visit, Thanks for joining us on Inspired Sunday

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  5. The tzami looks beautiful.

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  6. Wow, what a beautiful place. I would LOVE to dine waterside there. Stay well and thanks for linking up.

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  7. The blue skies are lovely. but I especially like those blue doors. Great find!

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  8. Such a gorgeous part of the world! I love the old architecture a lot.

    Thanks for your link at My Corner of the World this week!

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    1. Yes, Greece has many treasures like that.

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  9. Greetings and Salutations! I too like to look at churches. Sigh. Greece is gorgeous! On my "bucket list." Talk about dining right by the sea. You have a lovely blog.

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    1. Thanks a lot. Greece is a wonderful country!

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  10. I once visited Rhodes, Greek. Very similar. Both lovely places. Thanks for the tour!

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    1. I visited Rhodes too. You can read it on my blog :0)

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  11. What an absolutely gorgeous place!! How I would love to visit!! Thank you for the photographic tour!

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    1. Thank you... for visiting my blog....
      xoxo

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  12. It is beautiful! I miss it so much.

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