This is the main square of Neapoli and is named after Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos who was a famous Greek
Statesman and leader of the Greek National Liberation Movement. It is a lively square where you will find the
majority of the places to have a drink and something to eat..…
Neapoli is on the main KTEL bus route and buses pass through the square every hour or so and this is where you
will be getting off to explore the town. If you come by car there is on street parking but it might be hard to find a
space; there is a free car park by the hospital and just a few minutes’ walk back to the square. Take your time and
have a stroll around the Town Park, visit the Church of Megali Panagia or take stroll around the old streets of
Neapoli where you’ll find a selection of shops, Bakery, Butchers and Supermarkets. Wander around Neapoli’s
streets with its small traditional houses and the larger neoclassical ones that make up the neighbourhoods of our
small town. There are numerous small churches scattered throughout Neapoli with each of them celebrating their
“name” day at some point during the year.
Neapoli was the former capital of the region of Lasithi and all of the essential government amenities were once
located here and we are reliably informed that on every weekend all the bars, cafes and Kafenions were “standing
room” only and the square was teeming with locals from the nearby towns and villages…
It may not be as busy as it once was in its “Heyday” but it still offers an opportunity to experience and enjoy a
warm Cretan welcome and an authentic taste of life in a local Cretan Town….
The “Hub” of the Town
We all love the “Coffee Culture” and being able to sit outside and watch the world go by - maybe this is why Cretans enjoy such good health as most of our time is spent in the fresh air…. in addition to the cafes and bars you will also find The National Bank of Greece, Kiosk, Florists, Hairdresser, Photography Studio, Bookshops, Speciality Cheese Shop, Supermarket, Pharmacies, OPAP, Bakery/Confectionery and Clothing Stores.Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Every year on August 14th & 15th the square plays host to the celebrations of the Assumption of The Virgin Mary. This is one BIG PARTY and if you are lucky enough to be here on these dates make sure you put it in your diary…..Soumada
Neapoli is renowned for its production of “Soumada” because of the quality of the almonds it produces and this is
a drink made from the sweet syrup from Cretan almonds. It is diluted with water and served cold. It is called “the
drink of happiness”, because traditionally, Soumada, is served at happy occasions such as weddings and
engagements because of its distinctive white colour. You should be able to find this drink in most of the cafes in
Neapoli and suggest that you give it a try instead of your usual beer or coffee…
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Places to eat and drink around the Town Square…
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This is the main square of Neapoli and is named after Eleftherios
Kyriakou Venizelos who was a famous Greek Statesman and leader of
the Greek National Liberation Movement. It is a lively square where you
will find the majority of the places to have a drink and something to
eat..…
Neapoli is on the main KTEL bus route and buses pass through the
square every hour or so and this is where you will be getting off to
explore the town. If you come by car there is on street parking but it
might be hard to find a space; there is a free car park by the hospital and
just a few minutes’ walk back to the square. Take your time and have a
stroll around the Town Park, visit the Church of Megali Panagia or take
stroll around the old streets of Neapoli where you’ll find a selection of
shops, Bakery, Butchers and Supermarkets. Wander around Neapoli’s
streets with its small traditional houses and the larger neoclassical ones
that make up the neighbourhoods of our small town. There are
numerous small churches scattered throughout Neapoli with each of
them celebrating their “name” day at some point during the year.
Neapoli was the former capital of the region of Lasithi and all of the
essential government amenities were once located here and we are
reliably informed that on every weekend all the bars, cafes and
Kafenions were “standing room” only and the square was teeming with
locals from the nearby towns and villages…
It may not be as busy as it once was in its “Heyday” but it still offers an
opportunity to experience and enjoy a warm Cretan welcome and an
authentic taste of life in a local Cretan Town….
The “Hub” of the Town
We all love the “Coffee Culture” and being able to sit outside and watch the world go by - maybe this is why Cretans enjoy such good health as most of our time is spent in the fresh air…. in addition to the cafes and bars you will also find The National Bank of Greece, Kiosk, Florists, Hairdresser, Photography Studio, Bookshops, Speciality Cheese Shop, Supermarket, Pharmacies, OPAP, Bakery/Confectionery and Clothing Stores.Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Every year on August 14th & 15th the square plays host to the celebrations of the Assumption of The Virgin Mary. This is one BIG PARTY and if you are lucky enough to be here on these dates make sure you put it in your diary…..Soumada
Neapoli is renowned for its production of “Soumada” because of the
quality of the almonds it produces and this is a drink made from the
sweet syrup from Cretan almonds. It is diluted with water and served
cold. It is called “the drink of happiness”, because traditionally,
Soumada, is served at happy occasions such as weddings and
engagements because of its distinctive white colour. You should be able
to find this drink in most of the cafes in Neapoli and suggest that you
give it a try instead of your usual beer or coffee…
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Places to eat and drink around the Town Square…
