Ierapetra Municipal Unit

Among the cities of the Region of Crete, Ierapetra Municipal Unit stands out for its south-coast setting on the Libyan Sea and its extensive greenhouse agriculture. Ierapetra town, the centre of the municipal unit, lies on Crete’s southeastern shore, looking across open water toward North Africa, and has long been a commercial centre for the fertile local plain. Along the waterfront, Kales Fortress recalls the Venetian period, while the harbour remains integral to the town’s daily rhythm. Beyond the built-up coast, cultivated land extends toward the drier uplands of eastern Crete, and the municipal unit includes several smaller communities. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Ierapetra and southeastern Crete.

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