Ierakas

From Justapedia, unleashing the power of collective wisdom
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Ierakas
Γέρακας
Ierakas is located in Greece
Ierakas
Ierakas
Coordinates: 36°48′20″N 23°03′24″E / 36.805442°N 23.056530°E / 36.805442; 23.056530Coordinates: 36°48′20″N 23°03′24″E / 36.805442°N 23.056530°E / 36.805442; 23.056530
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitLaconia
MunicipalityMonemvasia
Municipal unitZarakas
Community
 • Population158 (2011)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationAK

Ierakas (Greek: Γέρακας) is a small village built along a natural fjord on the south east coast of Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Zarakas. Ierakas is famous for its port or Limani, (Greek: Λιμάνι) providing docks for yachts and boats. The port village includes a hotel, restaurants, taverns and cafés. Popular for their fresh fish and seafood throughout the year. The Limani is also the location of the ruins of the ancient town of Zarax.

References

  1. ^ a b "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.

External links