This city is called the local Saint-Tropez, they say, it is difficult to find a more comfortable resort in Crete than Agios Nikolaos. In the afternoon the town sleeps peacefully, having dipped its feet in the lake of Vulizmeni. And closer to the evening, wakes up the lights of cafes and restaurants, nightclubs where people meet and leave each other.
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How to get to
The easiest way to get to Agios Nikolaos is from Heraklion. In Heraklion it is possible to arrive by plane (there are flights from Russia) or to sail by ship, and from there, by car or bus, go to the resort. The road will take about an hour - on the way just over 60 km.
You can also get there by ferry from Piraeus - regular flights do not keep you waiting long time
Beaches of Agios Nikolaos
Beaches of the Cretan city are pleased with clean water and fresh sea the wind. In beautiful bays are white yachts. On the beach, tanned boys and girls play volleyball.
There are quite a few beaches in Agios Nikolaos. Most of them are surrounded by hotels, so near the rookery of tourists you can play mini golf, tennis, football, basketball. The beaches are quiet, quiet, for the sun beds and place under the sun there is no struggle. There are always bars and cafes nearby, you can go for a couple of cocktails
Cuisine, Restaurants
Restaurants and cafes on Agios Nikolaos come alive every evening. The local area of bars is on the pier, here and flocking suffering tourists. In the town there are two most cheerful streets - March 25 and Joseph Kunduros. On the first all the time they drink, on the second they dance. Fortunately, they are not far from each other.
In general, local restaurants attract not only excellent cuisine, but also views of the city and the opening lake. Usually this is a small establishment near the port, where the guests are sitting under the trees. The menu is usually seafood, vegetable and meat dishes. Early in the morning, to cheer up, you can look in the cafe and try coffee with croissants and cheese rolls.
Shops
Local shops are literally full of souvenirs. Vendors for the most part press on the history and beauty of Crete. You can buy cards, books, copies of exhibits from the archaeological museum, decorations and much more.
One of the delicious attractions of the town is olive oil. When buying, you need to make sure that this is Extra Virgin Olive Oil - a very clean oil produced on the island by cold pressing. The most useful product is Organic Product. You will find oil with this name - take it without hesitation.
In Agios Nikolaos there are a lot of jewelry shops, which the rich tourists peck at. Basically, from Russia. Here you can buy products from both local craftsmen and well-known brands. There were no counterfeits.
- Visit the pedestrian streets area - the local beau monde gathers here, only brands are sold in stores, and the cafe serves the best food. In addition, such streets are beautiful in themselves.
- Wander through the Sunday market is such a huge second-hand where you can find "branded" things at bargain prices.
- Diving - during your stay in Crete you should not study Only the world of local people, but also the underwater universe. Simply because it is very beautiful.
Hotels Agios Nikolaos
There is no and can not be problems with hotels in Agios Nikolaos. Otherwise, the city would immediately lose its status as one of the most touristy. Here you can stay in a hotel of any class. The oldest are on the square of Elefteria. The modern stretches along the coast and are scattered in the center of the city.
The cost of accommodation is approximately the following: a standard three-star room will cost from 1500 rubles per night, 4 "stars" - from 2500 rubles, lovers of luxury will give 5-6 thousand rubles every day.
Service and service in local hotels at a good level. Rooms are equipped with everything you need. Nearly every room has a beautiful view of either the city or the lake and beaches.
Book popular Aghios Nikolaos hotels at the best prices
| Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas from 16 748 rubles Ágios Nikólaos Vathi | ||
| Candia Park Village from 6 754 rubles Ágios Nikólaos Havania | Mistral Bay Hotel from 4 687 rubles Ágios Nikólaos 10, Marathonos & Milatou | Cretan Village Hotel from 2 826 rubles Ágios Nikólaos Main Street |
| Palazzo Arhontiko Hotel Apartments from 6 065 rubles Ágios Nikólaos Akti Pagalou & Tselepi 18-Kitroplateia | Almiros Beach from 3 102 rubles Ágios Nikólaos Almiros | Mikro Village from 2 068 rubles Ágios Nikólaos Xirokambos nr 00 |
| Polydoros from 3 240 rubles Ágios Nikólaos Stilianou Koundourou | Lato hotel from 2 068 rubles Ágios Nikólaos Ammoudi | Pergola Hotel from 1 723 rubles Ágios Nikólaos 20, Sarolidou Str. |
Entertainment, excursions and places of interest Agios Nikolaos
The city's business card is the lake of Vulizmeni mentioned earlier. We will start with it.
Lake Vulizmeni
The city is located around this lake. Its diameter is more than 130 meters. With the sea the lake is connected by a narrow canal, but - an amazing thing! - the water does not mix. According to legend, the goddess Athena bathed in Vulizmeni. However, there are no witnesses of this event
Many cafes and restaurants are crowded on the embankment, and ships leave for the fortress at Spinalonge
Archaeological Museum
This museum is the second of the best archaeological sites in Crete. Here you can find gold ornaments, stone vases, various vessels. A unique and amusing exhibit is the skull of a man with a laurel wreath and a silver coin. Greeks believed that transportation to the other world should be paid for.
Spinalonga Island
One of the most popular sightseeing routes is Spinalonga Island. Here is an ancient fort, which is perfectly preserved and conveyed to the modern inhabitants the atmosphere of the past centuries. The tour lasts a long time - about 10 hours. During this time you can climb the whole fort, take a stroll along the beach, see the nature reserve and eat at the cafe. Impressions will suffice for the rest of the trip
Sunken city
They say that the sunken city of Olus can be seen on the seabed during calm - it is in front of the crossing leading to Eloundu. The city went under water after the earthquake. Olus was an independent city with its chased coins
During the excavations the main temple of Olus was found - the temple of Aphrodite and Ares. His items are kept in the archaeological museum of Agios Nikolaos
Photo by Agios Nikolaos (16)