Cape Girapetra
Cape Girapetra is a point in Ierapetra, Lasithi, Crete. Cape Girapetra is situated nearby to the village Vainia, as well as near the hamlet Agiasmenos.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fortress of Kales and Ierapetra Mosque.
Fortress of Kales
Castle
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fortress of Kales is a castle, which is situated 3½ km west of Cape Girapetra.
Ierapetra Mosque
Mosque
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mosque of Ierapetra, formerly known as the Hamidiye Mosque, is a historical Ottoman mosque located in the town of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece. Like the other mosques in Crete, today it is not open for worship. Ierapetra Mosque is situated 3½ km west of Cape Girapetra.
Napoleon’s house
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Napoleon’s house is situated 3½ km west of Cape Girapetra.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Koutsounari and Episkopi.
Koutsounari
Village
Koutsounari is a settlement of 437 inhabitants on the island of Crete, along the slope of the Sitia Mountains. It is located 8 kilometers east of Ierapetra and 43 kilometers southeast of Agios Nikolaos. Koutsounari is situated 6 km east of Cape Girapetra.
Episkopi
Village
Episkopi is a village on the Greek island of Crete. Episkopi belongs to the community of Kato Chorio within the municipality of Ierapetra, Lasithi. It lies north of Ierapetra in the middle of the narrowest part of the island. Episkopi is situated 7 km north of Cape Girapetra.
Gra Lygia
Village
Gra Lygia is located approximately 4 km west of Ierapetra center. Its residents are called "GraLighiotes". They are occupied mainly in the agriculture sector; this is the main source of income for the residents and their income per capita is one of the highest in the region. Gra Lygia is situated 7 km west of Cape Girapetra.
Cape Girapetra
Latitude
34.99981° or 34° 59′ 59″ northLongitude
25.77302° or 25° 46′ 23″ eastElevation
9 metres (30 feet)Open location code
8G67XQXF+W6GeoNames ID
261813
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Satellite Map
Discover Cape Girapetra from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Cape Girapetra” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ákra Gyrápetra”
- Greek: “Άκρα Γυράπετρα”
- Greek: “Άκρα Ιεράπετρα”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Vainia and Agiasmenos.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Órmos Ierápetras and Technití Límni Bramianón.
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