The municipality of Ierapetra, is located on the southeast coastline of Crete.

It has 23.716 inhabitants s and it covers 395 km2. Ierapetra is a modern town of 12,500 inhabitants. Its main features are its castle and the long, beautiful beaches. Because of the warm climate and the industry of the people, it has become a rich agricultural, commercial and financial centre.

Discovering the nature of Ierapetra you will have the chance to visit its marvelous mountains and arrange your own outing to conquer them. During the summer, people who adore the sea can go for sailing, scuba-diving, sea-sports and fishing. Ierapetra is famous for its tasty cuisine which is based on olive-oil. Ierapetra is a place of vivid and intense nightlife, especially during the spring and summer months.

Mostly gathered in the old city, but also scattered in the new and outside the city, there are various cafes, bars and clubs that you should look for and will keep you up till the dawn, without your noticing.