Driving Directions from Heraklion Airport

As you exit the airport, follow signs for the route to Agios Nikolaos. Drive on the right!

Take National Highway signed Agios Nikolaos 61km.

As you approach Agios Nikolaos after 40–45 minutes, you come to a large crossroads with traffic lights. Turn right at the traffic lights sign posted Ierapetra 37km and Sitia 72km

Continue for 1.5km to the next crossroads with traffic lights, and go straight on the road signed Ierapetra 34, Sitia 69.

After approximately 20–25 minutes, after passing through the village of Pacheia Ammos, turn right at the sign Ierapetra 15, and continue on this road towards the south coast and Ierapetra.

As you enter the town of Ierapetra, turn left at the first traffic lights in the direction of Sitia. You are now driving along the south coast. (The sea will be on your right.)

In 30–35 minutes, you will reach the signpost for Makry-Gialos. Drive up and down a steep hill, then continue through the village for less than 1km. Villea Village in on your left just before the second hill. Welcome!