Ierakas
| Ierakas Γέρακας | |
|---|---|
  Ierakas | |
| Coordinates: 36°48′N 23°03′E / 36.800°N 23.050°ECoordinates: 36°48′N 23°03′E / 36.800°N 23.050°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Laconia |
| Municipality | Monemvasia |
| Municipal unit | Zarakas |
| Community[1] | |
| • Population | 158 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | AK |
Ierakas (Greek: Γέρακας) 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. Ierakas was the ancestral home of American actor Telly Savalas.
The Limani is also the location of the Zarax ruins.
Notable people
- Telly Savalas (1922 - 1994) Actor
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
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