Makrigialos is located 58km southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 23km east of Ierapetra. It is a small town, located near the exit of the lush canyon Pefki. Being initially a humble harbor with no roads in the ‘50s, Makrigialos has faced a strong growth and has become the largest tourist destination in the region of southeast Crete. It actually consists of two settlements, Makrigialos and Analipsi, which are now united.
The main growth driver of Makrigialos is the beautiful beaches of the village and the surrounding area, the calm shallow sea and the magnificent mountainous scenery of Thripti Range that rises north of the village.