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Ierapetra

Ierapetra is a city in . Having the distinction of being the southernmost city facing the African coast, Ierapetra enjoys the smoothest, almost rainless weather in Europe, with a temperature that rarely drops below 12 °C all year.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fortress of Kales and Ierapetra Mosque.

Castle
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a castle.

Mosque
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mosque of Ierapetra, formerly known as the Hamidiye Mosque, is a former located in the town of , on the island of , . Built in c. 1892, during the Ottoman era, the mosque was abandoned during the 1910s.

Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gra Lygia and Makrilia.

Village
is located approximately 4 km west of 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. is situated 4½ km west of Ierapetra.

Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village, which is situated 6 km north of Ierapetra.

Ierapetra

Latitude
35.0154° or 35° 0′ 56″ north
Longitude
25.7401° or 25° 44′ 24″ east
Population
27,700
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
Open location code
8G772P8R+52
Geo­Names ID
8133930
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In Other Languages

“Ierapetra” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Ιεράπετρα”
  • Greek: “Ιεράπετρας”

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About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikivoyage page “Ierapetra”. Photo: Kyrvas, CC BY 3.0.