Agios Nikolaos is located about 69 Kilometres from Heraklion and was a popular mid range package holiday destination for many years, however over the last few years it has developed in to a more cosmopolitan resort with high standards of harbour-side café-bars and top quality restaurants. The night clubs and karaoke bars are a thing of the past in this relaxed, yet busy, town. Ideal for couples of all ages, it is an excellent base from which to explore the eastern part of Crete.
"ideal for couples of all ages..."
Agios Nikolaos is located in the hills at the unspoilt eastern end of the island, it is a pretty resort covered in olive trees and built around a 'bottomless' lake, which is lined with café bars, parasols and pavement tables allowing you to sit back and relax. There are two shingle and pebble beaches, both have coves and offer an array of water sports. Fishing and boat trips can be arranged from the harbour.
Agios Nikolaos has a wide variety of shops and restaurants to choose from, many surrounding the harbour. When it comes to the end of the day the picturesque village exchanges the totally relaxed atmosphere in favour of a more exciting one, the bars and tavernas gear up to entertain you and the restaurants begin to serve evening meals which will delight your taste buds. Overall Agios Nikolaos is a friendly resort, offering you sun, leisure activities, relaxation, shopping, great food and to finish off with, traditional and modern bars and tavernas.
We know you will have an enjoyable holiday in Agios Nikolaos but why not take some time out and discover some of the historic sights and the countryside of Crete for yourself and hire a car? simply call one of our travel advisors on the number above for a competitive quote!
