Ierakas
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Ierakas Ιέρακας | |
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Coordinates: 36°48′20″N 23°03′24″E / 36.805442°N 23.056530°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Peloponnese |
Regional unit | Laconia |
Municipality | Monemvasia |
Municipal unit | Zarakas |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 129 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Vehicle registration | AK |
Ierakas (Greek: Ιέρακας) 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
[edit]- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.