Ierapetra

Ierapetra is Europe's southernmost town, and also the biggest town of the governmental district of Lassithi which obtains it's name from the high plateau in the district's west, and includes the district capital of Agios Nicolaos and the port town of Sitia in the East of the north coast as well.

Kato Mera, the Old Town of Ierapetra, is of typical Mediterranean flair and has many small shops and workshops where hand-made souvenirs of many kind are on offer.

The church of St. George is worth a visit, and so is the very well preserved Venetian Fortress which watches over the entrance of the small fishing port and marina.

Since some years there is a beautifully designed promenade by the port of ▶ Ierapetra and along the coastal road which runs between the Old Town and the small beach.

Some of the restaurants along that road have roofed pergolas on the promenade.

During the season one can watch the waiters carrying full trays from the restaurants across the road to the pergolas (and empty trays back to the restaurants as well).