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Koutsounari, Ierapetra, south east Crete

KoutsounariKoutsounari is a village some 8 km east of Ierapetra, Lasithi, the easternmost of the four prefectures on the island of Crete, Greece. The village itself is sits a little up the hill, at the foot of cliffs, a short distance back from the shoreline of cristal-clear waters and endless beaches interspersed with secluded rocky coves.

The settlement is part of the Municipality of Agios Ioannis, located to the East of Ierapetra between the southern slopes of the Thripti mountains (1476m) and the Lybian Sea. The Agios Ioannis local council covers the villages of Koutsounari, Ferma and in a neat little cove Agia Fotia, together with, higher up the mountain, Agios Ioannis itself. Nearby, the secluded Milonas gorge is a relatively unspoilt biodiversity preserve.

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In addition to the attraction for tourists of long uncrowded beaches and clear seas, the area enjoys a specific climate - average annual temperatures of around 20ºC, while seldom dipping below 12 in winter - which, coupled with a fertile soil and fresh water resources, is ideal for growing a wide variety of high-quality produce including olives and oil of course, but also sultanas, carob, almonds and bananas.

Coastal fishing supplies both residents and visitors with first-class fish and other seefood, while local light industry produces greenhouse structures and fittings, agricultural machinery and irrigation equipment, alongside building materials and solar power systems.

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Text and photos: Facebook group 'Koutsounari'

 

Last Updated on Sunday, 28 November 2010 09:42
 

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0 #2 To KoutsounariWebCrete 2012-03-15 16:51
Quoting Gloria Kolaras:
What is the easiest way to get to your village


Hello Gloria,
The easiest way is: from Heraklion airport or port - Agios Nikolaos (63km) - Ierapetra (45km) - Koutsounari village and beach (15km). It takes with a car about 2 hours.

For ferries to Heraklion port, please check www.ferries.gr or www.minoan.gr and www.anek.gr
Regards
WebCrete.Net Team
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0 #1 The easiest wayGloria Kolaras 2012-03-15 16:36
What is the easiest way to get to your village from Athens - we would like to go in May
Are ferries operating then?

Thank you
Gloria Kolaras
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