PLACES
TO VISIT
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Map of Lasithi
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The traveler
can use Ierapetra as a point of departure
to make trips to the beautiful villages of
the region, by the sea or in the mountains.
Several villages in the interior offer to
the visitor a traditional atmosphere and lifestyle,
making Ierapetra a beautiful resort for your
holidays on Crete.
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There
you will experience the famous Cretan hospitality,
taste some of the local unique
specialities like "staka", "mizithropites"and
"dolmadakia. The villages of Episkopi,
Anatoli,
Myrtos, Ai Ghianni, Kalamafka, Kavousi are
rich in monuments, monasteries, fortresses
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remote beaches waiting for you to discover
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Gournia
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| Gournia,is one of the most
noteworthy archaeological sites in Crete and
the best preserved of the Minoan settlements.
It is located 15 km. north of Ierapetra. It
appears to date from 1600 to 1400 B.C. The
ruins, consist of a town overlooked by a small
palace. The town of Gournia is a network of
streets and stairways flanked by houses with
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The
gorge of HA
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The gorge of
Ha is located 8 km. north of Ierapetra. Ha
is a place where many species of Cretan flora
and fauna exist.
If you are lucky you might see eagles or vultures.You
can also see an incredible number of wildflowers.
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The
island of Chrissi. (Gaidouronisi)
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The southernmost
natural park in Europe.
One hour by boat from Ierapetra finds you
on a tropical island. The island of Crissi
is located 8 miles south of Ierapetra.
The island is almost flat with colorful volcanic
rocks covered in white sand and aquatic fossils.The
shallow crystal blue-green waters,the sandy
beaches , the millions of sea shells which
are widely spread on the north beaches and
the rare cedar forest are the most impressive
features of the island.
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protected by national and European legislations.(Natura
2000) |
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Fournou
Korfi
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West of Ierapetra
and near Myrtos, on a low hill known as Fournou
Korfi was found the prehistoric settlement
of Myrtos,dating from the Early Minoan period.
90 rooms and other areas, designed for a variety
of uses, have been excavated. One of the rooms
served as a sanctuary. Among the ruins of
the settlement a number of pots, stone seals,
daggers, weaving implements and a statue of
a goddess were found.
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Goddess of Myrtos |
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Sarakina
gorge
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The village of Mithi is located 20 km.
west of Ierapetra.
It is a sparkling charming village of whitewashed
houses.
Within a short distance from the
village starts the wonderful gorge of Sarakina
with plenty of water and vegetation.
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| We are at your disposal to
provide you with the most useful information
so that you can visit, in the best way the
natural beauties and picturesque places of
our district. |
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