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The historic village of ANATOLI is situated 15 km above the city of Ierapetra (600 m. sea level), amidst a mountainous and rocky environment, which has been classified of outstanding natural beauty.

The village of ANATOLI, a very old settlement, with references from the Venetian times, was until recently, a Head Village for the whole periphery, densely populated with a busy main street shopping center. Half deserted nowadays, it is being rapidly renovated as a resort place by rich inhabitants of Ierapetra.

Splendid beaches and resorts, with kilometres of sand and picturesque small gulfs, extend on the east side of Ierapetra (20 min. away from Anatoli),  

while restaurants and taverns with savoring cretan specialties are to be found in the village, around neighbouring villages or on the coastal front of Ierapetra. Ancient and Byzantine monuments and places are abundant in this part of Crete, as well as interested tours and walks of Cretan landscapes and villages.