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Located in a valley of olive groves, Neapolis is a charming city situated 54 km east of Heraklion and 15 km west of Agios Nikolaos. Formerly known as Kares during the Venetian rule and renamed Neapoli during the Turkish Occupation of Crete, it became the capital of East Crete until 1904 and now houses many Greek state authorities. The city boasts beautiful buildings, gardens, churches, and scenic attractions, including the Cathedral of Panagia, the second largest church in Crete, and the Church of Saint George, which holds a somber history. In addition to its cultural and historical significance, Neapolis is also famous for the production of orgeat (soumada), a sweet beverage made from almonds and offered in Crete in all good occasions. Visitors can enjoy their food or coffee in the main square near the Cathedral of Megali Panagia.
Neapolis is situated in a lush valley of olive groves, around 54 km east of Heraklion and 15 km west of Agios Nikolaos in Crete, Greece.
During the Venetian rule, Neapolis was named Kenourgio Chorio (New Village) and was formerly known as Kares – meaning Nut Trees in the Cretan dialect. During the Turkish Occupation of Crete, the village underwent a massive transformation and was renamed Neapoli, becoming the capital of East Crete until 1904. Nowadays, it houses many Greek state authorities, making it a modern and important city.
Neapolis boasts charming buildings, gardens, churches, and some scenic attractions. The main church of Neapolis is the Cathedral of Panagia (Virgin Mary), located in the city centre and built on the grounds of an older mosque and temple. It is the second largest church in Crete. The Church of Saint George, situated near Neapolis, holds a somber history. In 1770, after Daskalogiannis’ Cretan revolution, Turks surrounded it during vespers and massacred the priest and all worshipers inside – thereby earning the name ‘Blooded Saint George’.
Orgeat (soumada) is a sweet beverage made from almonds and is offered in Crete in all good occasions. Neapolis is famous for its production of orgeat.
You can enjoy your food or coffee in the main square, near the Cathedral of Megali Panagia in Neapolis.
The average temperature in Neapolis town ranges from 15°C to 30°C, depending on the season.
Neapolis town is located in the eastern part of Crete, in the regional unit of Lasithi.
The nearest airport to Neapolis town is Heraklion International Airport, which is approximately 60 km away.
Some of the popular attractions in Neapolis town include the Archaeological Museum of Neapolis, the Monastery of Kremasta, the Cave of Milatos, and the traditional village of Vrahassi.
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