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Spinalonga Island
A fortified islet off Crete with Venetian ramparts, once a leper colony, now one of Greece's most atmospheric historical sites.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Crete, Greece · Europe
Ierápetra sits on the route: 10 minutes from Gra Liyiá, 32km from Spinalonga Island.
Ierápetra is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 12,355, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ierápetra sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ierápetra to your route.
Ierapetra (Greek: Ιεράπετρα, lit. 'sacred stone'; ancient name: Ἱεράπυτνα Hierápytna) is a Greek city and municipality located on the southeast coast of Crete. It is the fourth largest city on the island and the largest in the Lasithi regional unit, serving as Greece's main port in the Libyan Sea.
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Ierápetra is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.0119 latitude, 25.7423 longitude.
Ierápetra has a population of approximately 12,355 people, making it a town in Greece.
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A fortified islet off Crete with Venetian ramparts, once a leper colony, now one of Greece's most atmospheric historical sites.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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