Agios Nikolaos or most commonly called “Agios” by the locals and faithful visitors, reveals roots of natural beauties, a plethora of restaurants, bars and cafeterias, shops and stores as well as its lake, that legend has it, it has no bottom. Enjoy the authentic Cretan hospitality, in a location that will surprise you with its particular colors and authentic charm.
10 kilometres from Agios Nikolaos, the cosmopolitan Elounda has a hint of luxuriousness as well as natural superiority. The beach of Plaka extends to 5 kilometres in length, with clear blue water and incomparable view to the islet of Spinalonga. It will certainly make you stop to admire it.
A location connected with the fate of patients in the leper hospital that closed in 1965 when the cure was found for the sickness, Spinalonga is surrounded by a strange aura and the islet is truly remarkable.
At the south-eastern edge of Crete, 40 minutes away from Siteia, the ruins of Ancient Zakros, in combination with the thriving Cretan nature, the green landscapes and wonderful beaches of the surrounding area, will show you some of the most beautiful landscapes of the island.
The wet heart of Agios Nikolaos, also known as "the lake" to the locals unfolds a great number of mythical stories attracting everyone's interest. Enjoy your coffee or meal right at the centre of the city, while you are overlooking the water.
In the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos at the centre of the city, exhibitions with findings in Eastern Crete covering the time from the Neolithic till the end of the Greek-Roman era are presented.
A crunchy delicacy based on olive oil and wine, usually offered to guests in weddings.
A famous sweetened delight made from mizithra (unpasteurized cheese), honey and cinnamon.
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