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Makrigialos - Ierapetra - Sitia
Makrigialos is a small charming costtal
village with a little harbour that give Makrigialos a
lot of caracter. The are has still a lot of its
ocentricity and is away from the very developed tourist
towns, it lies east of Ierapetra, a 30 minute
drive, along a coastline filled with a number of
secluded bays and quieter beaches. Easy access to and
from Sitia, a one hour drive. The harbour area
has some character-full cafes and tavernas.This is a
magical place. Though it virtually merges with
neighbouring Analipsi, where the main beach is, the two
are different in character. Both parts of what is now
really the same village, are framed in front of an
impressive mountain backdrop with gorges that are
more accessible and every bit as rewarding as the
Samaria Gorge. The harbour area is where we'd be tempted
to go and meet friends, spend a long time reading or
just idling away some relaxed times.
The
large sweep of sandy beach offers a selection of
well conceived and decorated restaurants, cafes and
bars, feels casually-stylish in the evenings (mostly
casual!) and also provides a local and not excessively
tourist-trodden atmosphere - we're looking forward to
going back.
Walking: impressive
nearby and easily accessible gorges. From Pefki
or Agios Stefanos towards the coast, is popular.
Also Dasaki and Pervolakia. Find wonderful
coves, bays and beaches. Some are pebbly or even rocky -
but there's every chance of finding that "special
beachside feel".
Visit Kapsa Monastery,
mountain pine forests and the historic villages of
Skinokapsala, Orino and Pervolakia. See the impressive
panoramic view across eastern Crete with its surrounding
islands and islets from the 1500 metre Afendis
Stavromenos mountaintop.
Accommodations in Ierapetra & Makrigialos -
Ferie boliger i Makrigialos |
