Local Info & Useful tips

GETTING YOURSELF ORIENTED

Closest village from Villa Mirabello is Kavousi which is 7-10 minutes by car. The route to Kavousi is here

Closest cities from Villa Mirabello are :

IERAPETRA on the South Coast - 20 km , 20 minutes by car. The town of Ierapetra has pretty corners to discover. The city has many places for eating. Most cafés and taverns are located in the city's seafront promenade, bustling throughout the summer. A route to a parking area in Ierapetra is here

AGIOS NIKOLAOS on North Coast (25 km , 35 minutes by car). Agios Nikolaos is a very pitoresque medium-size town one that has lots to offer. You can enjoy walking here, you have several waterfronts area , pedestrian shopping area , fancy coffee shops and tavernas . A route to a parking area in Agios Nikolaos is here

WHERE'S THE NEAREST

GROCERY STORE

In Kavousi you can find 2 grocery stores for basic quick shopping ( food and non food products )

“Lianos Supermarket “ (card accepted) is here

A small kiosk (card accepted) with a good variety of products is here

Few meters further , on the main road to Agios Nikolaos you can find a nice small shop specialised in traditional sweets. Find the shop here

Kavousi has a bakery with a traditional assortment of bread. At “Lakis Bakery” you can find rusk bread ( paximadia ) the most popular bread in Crete and a good assortment of traditional biscuits. Find the bakery here

At the exit of Kavousi you can find a small shop called “Evotry” , specialized in sweets , based on grape syrup (grape molasses) . Find Evotry here

Bigger retail shops like Lidl supermarket or other local retail chains you can find in Ierapetra City.

Supermarket Lidl Ierapetra is here

Supermarket Xalkiadakis Ierapetra is here

NEAREST BEACHES FROM VILLA MIRABELLO

THOLOS BEACH - is an undeveloped beach 5 minutes drive . Showers, parking, a canteen and a small tavern. Route to Tholos Beach is here

VOULISMA BEACH is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas at 20 minutes drive. Is a beautiful beach with white sand and amazing turquoise waters. Coffee shops and taverns are nearby. Water sports available. Usually is a crowded beach during the peak summer season. Route to Voulisma beach is here

NEAREST TAVERNA FROM VILLA MIRABELLO

PANORAMA (Lunch & Dinner) 15 minutes drive. At Panorama tavern you will find local cuisine , everything fresh and tasty , traditional , with an amazing view and great service . You can also have a nice coffee in the morning at the coffee bar level , contemplating a panoramic spectacular view. PANORAMA Taverna is here

THOLOS ROOM TAVERNA (dinner only) 7 minutes drive. In the middle of a garden and olive trees plantation with local traditional cuisine , everything fresh and tasty. They also serve a home cooked pizza the only pizza available in the area. Usually works in the evening starting 8 pm. Tholos Tavern is here

NTAKOS COFFEE SHOP ( coffee , lunch & dinner) 8 minutes drive if you feel like having a morning or daytime coffee . You can also order a good assortment of local dishes. Ntakos is here

NEAREST GAS STATION FROM VILLA MIRABELLO

Please consider that most of the Gas Station close early in the evening. No self service gas station , no Non Stop gas station in the area

The nearest gas station is 15 minutes drive on the way to Ierapetra and is called EKO. EKO Gas station is here

NEAREST ATM

Most of commercial places accept credit cards , but we suggest to be always prepared with some cash.
The nearest ATM are in Ierapetra or Agios Nikolaos only.

NEAREST HOSPITAL

General Hospital in Ierapetra is 30 minutes drive and the route is here

General Hospital in Agios Nikolaos is 40 minutes drive and the route is here