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The Axion Esti Monastery is situated on a hill 2km north of Ierapetra. Its full name is the Female Monastery of the Resurrection of Christ and Virgin Mary “Axion Esti”.
Established in 1984, this modern monastery is for women and is encircled by the monks’ cells. The primary temple is a three-aisled church, with each aisle dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Resurrection of Christ, and the Annunciation. Additionally, within the monastery, you can find the chapels of the Nativity of the Lord, All Saints, and Holy Trinity. Outside the complex, the Church of the Transfiguration is also present.
Notably, the monastery’s primary celebrations occur on Easter’s Resurrection and June 11th (Virgin Mary).
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Find below the list of hotels near Monastery of Axion Esti in Ierapetra:
Villa Marmelada is surrounded by olive trees in a garden with fruits, herbs and colorful bougainvillea. It is a 90-minute drive from Heraklion Airport and 18 km from Agios Nikolaos. Free WiFI is offered and free private parking is available on site.
You can start your day with a Nespresso coffee on the sunny terrace or in the shade of an olive tree in the garden after sleeping comfortably on the Dunlopillo mattresses. In the garden you can harvest fruits and spices of the season to prepare your meals in the modern well-equipped kitchen. You can also order on-site dining or do a BBQ in the garden.
A few minutes’ drive away you can play tennis, ride a horse, experience scuba diving or snorkelling as well do wonderful hiking tours in the vicinity. Bicycles are available to use for free. It takes a few minutes’ drive to get to the beaches of the south and to the vivid city of Ierapetra.
Situated in Ierápetra and only 2.2 km from Agios Andreas Beach, Rose View features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.
The holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a picnic area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
West Beach of Ierapetra is 2.3 km from Rose View, while Lake Voulismeni is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 58 km from the accommodation.
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Manianna Garden Apartments -Ierapetra features inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ierápetra, 1.7 km from Agios Andreas Beach.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Manianna Garden Apartments -Ierapetra offers a picnic area.
The accommodation has a barbecue and a garden.
Livadi Beach is 2.3 km from Manianna Garden Apartments -Ierapetra, while Lake Voulismeni is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 56 km from the apartment.
Featuring garden views, Perfect View Luxury Apartment offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 1.5 km from Agios Andreas Beach. It features a garden, barbecue facilities, mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Staff at the apartment are always available to provide information at the reception.
A car rental service is available at Perfect View Luxury Apartment, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
West Beach of Ierapetra is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Livadi Beach is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 58 km from Perfect View Luxury Apartment.
Set in Ierápetra and only 1.6 km from Agios Andreas Beach, Apple home Detached house in sunny Ierapetra offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a balcony, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as snorkelling, cycling and hiking.
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
The holiday home offers a range of wellness facilities including a sauna and a steam room. A bicycle rental service is available at Apple home Detached house in sunny Ierapetra.
West Beach of Ierapetra is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Livadi Beach is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 58 km from Apple home Detached house in sunny Ierapetra.
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€153
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Paradise House is located in Ierápetra, 1.6 km from Livadi Beach, 2.4 km from West Beach of Ierapetra, and 31 km from Lake Voulismeni. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Agios Andreas Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The apartment comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with quiet street views.
Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 31 km from the apartment, while Agios Nikolaos Port is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 56 km from Paradise House.
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