Ierapetra Promenade – Ierapetra Seafront Promenade loop from Fortress of Kales

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Ierapetra Promenade – Ierapetra Seafront Promenade loop from Fortress of Kales

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Ierapetra Promenade – Ierapetra Seafront Promenade loop from Fortress of Kales

01:34

6.11km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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989 m

Ierapetra Promenade

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Long promenade. Towards the east to the outskirts of the city. Near the old harbor there are many restaurants and cafés right by the sea. Ideal for ending a stroll through the city 🤩

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1.31 km

Ierapetra Seafront Promenade

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In the eastern part there are many shops, further towards the castle and the harbor there are many cafes and restaurants, and there is also a small beach.

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1.59 km

View from Ierapetra Ferry Port to Chrisi Island

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Ierapetra (Greek: Ιεράπετρα [ieˈɾapetɾa] (f. sg.)) is a town in the southeast of the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete and the administrative center of the municipality of the same name (Greek: Δημος Dimos [ˈðimɔs]). It is the southernmost town in Europe (excluding Cyprus, which geographically belongs to Asia). Ierapetra lies at the narrowest point of Crete: from the south to the north coast, it is only 12 kilometers as the crow flies.

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1.92 km

Venetian Fortress

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Kales Fortress was built by the Venetians in the 13th century AD to protect the city of Ierapetra from their enemies. It was destroyed in 1508 by an earthquake and Turkish raids. The damage was never repaired, perhaps because it was so severe and there was no funding available.

Source: ⭐ Tourist Information for the Island of Crete ⛵, Greece ⭐ - Kales Fortress near Ierapetra cretanbeaches.com

cretanbeaches.com/en/history/fortresses/fort-kales-by-Ierapetra

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1.94 km

Kales Fortress, Ierapetra

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A charming 17th-century Venetian castle at the end of the promenade.

Under renovation for years. You can walk around it when the waves are light.

Update May 2025: The renovation is finally complete and has been a great success. The castle is now open to visitors again, free of charge. Very worthwhile.

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2.30 km

Ottoman Fountain of Neapoli

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Well-restored Ottoman purification fountain in the forecourt of the former mosque, which is unfortunately increasingly dilapidated.

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2.71 km

Napoleon's House

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Nice old chapel and nice to look at

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3.31 km

Monument to the Cretan Resistance

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The memorial in the town center of Ierapetra, Crete, honors the courage of the locals in their resistance against the German occupation during World War II. The sculpture of an armed Cretan fighter symbolizes bravery, sacrifice, and the people's desire for freedom.

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4.45 km

Beach

6.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.55 km

2.32 km

1.11 km

133 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

22°C

17°C

13 %

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Comments

May 20, 2026,Kreta 26/2: Ireapedra

After the Bramiana reservoir, we continued to Ireapedra. A short walk along the waterfront promenade and through the town. Unfortunately, the fort is only open until 3 p.m., so we went to the artificial canal and the lake. It's actually a beautiful area, but it seems unused and forgotten.

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May 20, 2026,Kreta 26 (2) Stadtrundgang Ierapetra

After a circular hike around the Bramnia Reservoir, there was a walk through Ierapetra. With its approximately 12,000 inhabitants, the city is the fourth largest in Crete. The special thing, however, is: Ierapetra is the southernmost city in Europe.
The promenade, some churches and the Venetian palace are the highlights. The Napoleon house is more of a "lowlight".

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May 14, 2022,Erkundung Ierapetra

After 1985 and 1987, this is my third time in Ierapetra, which is said to be the southernmost city, at least in Greece. My exploration today was walking on old memory paths. I could recognize prominent points. Other blurred. Overall, the city looks tidier, more prosperous and "European" today. Some corners were picturesque as they once were. Have a nice …

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