Guidebook for
Food Scene
High quality of service and food with a traditional orientation.
Depending on the season the raw materials used are home-made!
10 locals recommend
Kimeri
126 Epar.Od. Agiou IoanniHigh quality of service and food with a traditional orientation.
Depending on the season the raw materials used are home-made!
Hard to find, hidden among flowers, it is a family taverna which offers a standard level of local tastes. Next to your table you will see the vegetables grown in the field and why not in your salad?
The River Restaurant®
Hard to find, hidden among flowers, it is a family taverna which offers a standard level of local tastes. Next to your table you will see the vegetables grown in the field and why not in your salad?
Napoléon
26 Str. SamouilClean, fresh, high quality service, focused on traditional cretan plates!
Republic 32 is in Dimokratias road which has recently been reformed. It is a good choice for coffee and cold infusions made with Cretan herbs and honey.
6 locals recommend
REPUBLIC 32
32 DimokratiasRepublic 32 is in Dimokratias road which has recently been reformed. It is a good choice for coffee and cold infusions made with Cretan herbs and honey.
In the heart of this small village you will find an original place for drinking local alcohol 'raki'. Usually during summer, best to sit outside in the terrace, go early (around 9 p.m) as it may be full!
Vainia
In the heart of this small village you will find an original place for drinking local alcohol 'raki'. Usually during summer, best to sit outside in the terrace, go early (around 9 p.m) as it may be full!
Only on Saturdays you would find fresh vegetables in the best prices! It's the local farmer's market! Must visit even for the experience!
Al. Papagou 24
24 Alexandrou PapagouOnly on Saturdays you would find fresh vegetables in the best prices! It's the local farmer's market! Must visit even for the experience!
Κρεοπωλείον Λιοντομήτσος
2 ΜεραμβέλουOne of the best markets for meat lovers!
Palierakis Grigorios
8 PagomenouAlways fresh, always good...
Try ... everything!
Patisserie Vyzántio
Order the local 'patouda' or 'kaitsounia' for a real gastronomical moment!
Best for fresh bread!
Try the local version of hard bread from which you can make the very known 'ntakos' (this bread, olive oil, smashed tomatoes, greek feta)! Buy the pure barley version which may need a bit of water just to soften.
Ζαφειράκης Bakery & coffee
1 Al. PapagouBest for fresh bread!
Try the local version of hard bread from which you can make the very known 'ntakos' (this bread, olive oil, smashed tomatoes, greek feta)! Buy the pure barley version which may need a bit of water just to soften.
Parks & Nature
One among the most beautiful beaches in this side of the island. Be careful what time of the day you arrive as parking is a bit difficult. Enjoy a cafe or a beer in the beach bar or if you like calmness just walk towards the rocks...
23 locals recommend
Aghia Fotia Beach
One among the most beautiful beaches in this side of the island. Be careful what time of the day you arrive as parking is a bit difficult. Enjoy a cafe or a beer in the beach bar or if you like calmness just walk towards the rocks...
One of the best beaches in Crete!
Even if It is a windy day in Ierapetra, here it's almost always calm!
10 locals recommend
Paralía Achlión
One of the best beaches in Crete!
Even if It is a windy day in Ierapetra, here it's almost always calm!
An easy walk which drives to a magnificent waterfall!
Ok it's not Niagaras but you are in Crete!
15 locals recommend
ENTRANCE PATHWAY FOR Waterfall of Milona
An easy walk which drives to a magnificent waterfall!
Ok it's not Niagaras but you are in Crete!
Richti Gorge
A unique experience for those who love hiking...
Diaskari beach
If you like pic-nic this is the place! Also from here you can go to the famous canyon of Red Butterflies!
7 locals recommend
Dasaki Park
Eparchiaki Odos Koutsouras-StavrochoriouIf you like pic-nic this is the place! Also from here you can go to the famous canyon of Red Butterflies!
Although it is not the best beach around, it's worth a visit. It is not organised and thus it is quiet! Best visit when it isn't windy or when the wind blows from north to south.
Παραλία Περιστερᾶ
Although it is not the best beach around, it's worth a visit. It is not organised and thus it is quiet! Best visit when it isn't windy or when the wind blows from north to south.
Sightseeing
Kalés Fort
10 Str. Samouil13-th century venetian Kales fortress is an impressive monument
Arts & Culture
The Archaeological Collection housed in a listed building - the former Commercial Ottoman School, is full of artefacts from the Minoan to Roman periods.
19 locals recommend
Archaeological Collection
ke DimokratiasThe Archaeological Collection housed in a listed building - the former Commercial Ottoman School, is full of artefacts from the Minoan to Roman periods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic and modern rock meet in this bar which has a long history for the locals
15 locals recommend
Saxo
14 KyrvaClassic and modern rock meet in this bar which has a long history for the locals
Another classic spot for rock music.
If you are lucky you maybe listen to a live concert!
Peppermint Motel
11 KorakaAnother classic spot for rock music.
If you are lucky you maybe listen to a live concert!
Essentials
Lidl
5 Kon/nou KaramanliSuper Market Xalkiadakis
AndrianouSklavenitis
Entertainment & Activities
One of the main attractions of nature...
Heavenly Chrissi (Gaidouronisi), is an uninhabited island filled with cedar trees and sand, may be reached by boat from Ierapetra.
Here is a link for tickets and timetables:
http://www.cretandailycruises.com/explorecruises/chrissiisland/tour/onedaycruise.en.html
107 locals recommend
Chrysi
One of the main attractions of nature...
Heavenly Chrissi (Gaidouronisi), is an uninhabited island filled with cedar trees and sand, may be reached by boat from Ierapetra.
Here is a link for tickets and timetables:
http://www.cretandailycruises.com/explorecruises/chrissiisland/tour/onedaycruise.en.html