Ierapetra brings together a lively seafront, the old town and the Venetian Kales Fortress, with cafés and restaurants stretching along the coast.

Sitia has a more relaxed harbour-town character, with the Kazarma Fortress and Archaeological Museum, while the wider region opens the way towards Toplou Monastery and the landscapes of Eastern Crete.

Agios Nikolaos is built around its famous lake and waterfront, combining shops, restaurants and an easy cosmopolitan atmosphere. It can also be combined with excursions towards Elounda and Spinalonga.