Phot of Neapoli Square in Summer and YES we do get snow….
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. 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 and assorted shops and businesses including Kiosk, Florists, Hairdresser, Photography Studio, Bookshops, Speciality Cheese Shop, Supermarket, Pharmacies, OPAP, Bakery/Confectionery and Clothing Stores. Neapoli is also home to a music festival that is held in early August every year called The Square Festival”.

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 of the biggest celebrations that take place throughout Greece and if you are lucky enough to be here at this make sure that put the dates into your diary. This is one BIG PARTY so come and enjoy yourselves in Neapoli during the festival. Here is a short video of the celebrations and events that take place…

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…

Statue of Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos with page link Monument on the square with page link
Statues of Neapoli As you walk around you will come across various statues and we have put together a page that takes a look at some these figures
Statue by bus stop with page link
A welcome retreat in the heat of the day with seating areas and play area for children of all ages including swings, slides, climbing frames and an outside table tennis. There is also an outside Gym for those of you that feel like a workout….

Neapoli Municipal Park

Photo Collage of Neapoli Municipal Park with page link

Eleftherios Venizelos Square

Phot of Neapoli Square in Summer and YES we do get snow….
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. 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 and assorted shops and businesses including Kiosk, Florists, Hairdresser, Photography Studio, Bookshops, Speciality Cheese Shop, Supermarket, Pharmacies, OPAP, Bakery/Confectionery and Clothing Stores. Neapoli is also home to a music festival that is held in early August every year called The Square Festival”.

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 of the biggest celebrations that take place throughout Greece and if you are lucky enough to be here at this make sure that put the dates into your diary. This is one BIG PARTY so come and enjoy yourselves in Neapoli during the festival. Here is a short video of the celebrations and events that take place…

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…

Statue of Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos with page link Monument on the square with page link
Statues of Neapoli As you walk around you will come across various statues and we have put together a page that takes a look at some these figures
Statue by bus stop with page link
A welcome retreat in the heat of the day with seating areas and play area for children of all ages including swings, slides, climbing frames and an outside table tennis. There is also an outside Gym for those of you that feel like a workout….

Neapoli Municipal Park

Photo Collage of Neapoli Municipal Park with page link

Eleftherios Venizelos Square

Phot of Neapoli Square in Summer and YES we do get snow….
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. 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….
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 and assorted shops and businesses including Kiosk, Florists, Hairdresser, Photography Studio, Bookshops, Speciality Cheese Shop, Supermarket, Pharmacies, OPAP, Bakery/Confectionery and Clothing Stores. Neapoli is also home to a music festival that is held in early August every year called The Square Festival”.

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 of the biggest celebrations that take place throughout Greece and if you are lucky enough to be here at this make sure that put the dates into your diary. This is one BIG PARTY so come and enjoy yourselves in Neapoli during the festival. Here is a short video of the celebrations and events that take place…

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…

Statue of Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos with page link Monument on the square with page link
Statues of Neapoli As you walk around you will come across various statues and we have put together a page that takes a look at some these figures
Statue by bus stop with page link
A welcome retreat in the heat of the day with seating areas and play area for children of all ages including swings, slides, climbing frames and an outside table tennis. There is also an outside Gym for those of you that feel like a workout….

Neapoli Municipal Park

Photo Collage of Neapoli Municipal Park with page link

Eleftherios Venizelos Square

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