Kalamafka & Capela Timios Stavros

Kalamafka é uma vila atraente nas montanhas perto de Ierapetra no sudeste de Creta. A Capela Timios Stavros que fica no topo da colina de Kastelos é um dos motivos para visitar. Há um pouco de uma subida, acima 224 passos, mas a vista vale o esforço.

The view of Kalamafka itself, nestled in the mountains, is great, and there is also a view of the Libyan sea if you walk round to the side. There is a cafe at the bottom of the steps, set in an attractive paved square. Kalamafka also has some pretty old houses and 2 churches. Some of the views of the Libyan sea on the way to Kalamafka are also stunning.

The chapel is the chapel of the stone god and there is a festival in the village every year on the 14th September. It is believed that the cave area has been a sacred site for thousands of years, dating back to Minoan times.