The Museum was formed during the Turkish colonization of Greece at the end of the nineteenth century, and after numerous moves, it is presently situated in the building of the Commercial Ottoman School in Konoupaki Square, next to the Town Hall. The following items are included in the collection: The art of the Minoans. The archaeological finds from this period Read more…

Ierapetra is known for its Kales Fortress. On the northern sea wall of the harbour, the Venetians erected Kales Fortress to keep an eye out for enemy ships and safeguard the harbor against Arab pirates. This castle is thought to be built on the foundations of an earlier stronghold. The stronghold of Kales is a relic of its era, with Read more…

In the Libyan Sea, 8 nautical miles from Ierapetra town, is the deserted islet of Chrissi (which means golden island in Greek). Gaidouronissi is the islet’s unofficial name (island of donkeys). It is essentially flat, with a maximum height of about 30 meters. Visitors who want to spend a few hours at Chrissi can relax on the little sandy beaches Read more…

The Ha Gorge is located near Vassiliki village in the Ierapetra area. It is extremely impassable and only expert climbers and canyoners can traverse it, making it one of Crete’s wildest gorges. The gorge is 1 km long and the entrance is extremely tight, opening only at the summit. The gorge’s breadth varies greatly, from 30cm in some places to Read more…