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Rent a car in Ierapetra
AutoRentals Crete in Ierapetra
Ierapetra is 94km away from Heraklion airport, 60km from Sitia airport, 236km from Chania airport and 32km from Ag. Nikolaos. Ιt is the biggest town of Lasithi prefecture with a population of 26.000 people. It is the warmest town of Europe and it is a place rich in history dating back to 3000 years BC.
It is also a place rich in agriculture with produce famous all around the world for its quality. The town is beautiful with a picturesque seafront where you can enjoy your swim, eat in the many tavernas while having a great view of the Kales Venetian Castle.
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You can also walk the old town and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the many craft shops or visit the City Hall square, where archaeological finds (from the Minoan to the Roman eras) are exhibited as Ierapetra is a town rich in culture. The beaches around are awarded with the blue flag almost every year. A visit to the tropical pradise like island of Chrisi is a must.
Daily trips in Crete, from Ierapetra, with your car rental
From Ierapetra it is very easy to explore all east side beaches like Agia Fotia, Koutsounari and Makrys Gialos. Another top excursion is to Vai beach and on return to visit Monastery of Toplou, Palekastro, Sitia and Mochlos to enjoying fresh fish. The remote settlement of Kato Zakros is waiting for your visit for a relaxed day.
You are in beautiful Ierapetra and it’s time to use your rental car from Autorentals Crete. The most famous excursion from Ierapetra is driving east to Makri Gialos. After visiting Chorio and getting to know its beaches for a further excursion you can continue to Sitia.
Then you descend towards Vai where you will enjoy swimming in the blue waters and walking among the palm trees.
Then a visit to the monastery of Toplos with the famous winery of the same name is a must where you will be impressed by the history as well as by its wines. Continuing on, the beautiful Sitia awaits you for a walk and good food. After Sitia, you can return if you wish by the scenic road to Pachia Ammos.