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Agios Nikolaos Port
Agios Nikolaos Port offers a variety of taverns, bars, shops, and activities, making it a must-visit in Agios Nikolaos. With ample viewpoints, you can just go to the port and enjoy the world passing by, sipping wine, or munching on some delicacies the eateries around offer. From the port overlooking the beautiful tiny islands to the gushing sea, it is a view to remember.
Take a cruise to the nearby Spinalonga island to enjoy the scenic blue waters and the beautiful coastline.
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Almyros Beach
The most popular sandy beach in the city, Almyros beach, is south of Agios Nikolaos. The beach is well-maintained and is safe for children and seniors, making it an ideal family beach. The beach also offers water activities like Jet skis, water scooters, and banana boats.
With crystal blue water, ample amount of space and shade with sunbeds and umbrellas and a great collection of beachside restaurants and cafes, Almyros beach is a great picnic spot to enjoy quality time with loved ones.
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Boat Trips from Agios Nikolaos
The coastal town of Agios Nikolaos offers some of the best cruises in the world, and it is right here that one can start their adventure in the water in Greece. Some popular places to go on a tour from Agios Nikolaos are Santorini Island, Kolokytha, Plaka and Elounda, Mochlos, Voulisma bay and Pseira Island, Semi Submarine tour around Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga and Milatos cave and Minoan Palace.
These trips come with different packages such as full day tours, half day tours, completely guided tours, sunset tours and much more.
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Diving in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos is most often the most favorite place to dive in for water enthusiasts given its holiday weather, amazing beaches and the great vibes it usually gives. Due to its coastal location, it offers plenty of options for a lot of water sports like swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing and much more.
Below are some the best places in Agios Nikolaos where one can go for diving:
Pelagos Dive Center
Creta's Happy Divers, Diving Center
Mediterranean View Diving Center
Crete Underwater Center
Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving
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Elounda
Perfect for a beachy holiday, Elounda is a fishing village located on the eastern coast of Crete. It is a secret haven that is not too commercialized and is perfect for people looking for a peaceful weekend getaway. It is a tiny, picturesque town where one can spend the day strolling around the pretty lanes, chilling by the sea, soaking in the sun, and enjoying the stunning views the town offers.
Some of the other activities one can do while visiting Elounda is exploring the harbor, walking to the Sunken City of Olous, visiting the Spinalonga island, and going to the windmills.
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Gournia
Gournia is a former Minoan settlement. It is now an archaeological site, restored and preserved as a historical landmark in Greece. Gournia has a lot of historical significance and is a site for people interested in knowing the ways of ancient Greek life. Since it has a little bit of climbing and walking to do, wear a pair of comfortable shoes while going there.
Horn of Amalthea
With a rich history, the Horn of Amalthea is one of the famous attractions of Crete. As per the legendary mythology, Amalthea the goat was the nurse of Zeus, and one day he accidentally broke off her horn. To make up for it, Zeus made sure it was always full of whatever the owner desired, and thus the Horn of Amalthea or the Cornucopia was born - which is a sign of eternal abundance.
The sculpture is a scenic presence with great photo opportunities with a fantastic beach view.
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Kitroplateia Beach
Kitroplateia Beach is a beautiful little beach with white sand and a pebble cover. The clear blue waters overlooking Mirabello Bay and the Sitia mountains attract tourists and locals alike. To avail of the sun loungers and umbrellas, it is advised that people get in early as the crowd starts to set in by 10 AM.
With life patrols during the holiday seasons, the beach is also equipped with restaurants, changing rooms, showers, and toilets.
Kolokytha Beach
Located close to Elounda, Kolokytha beach got its name from the pumpkin-shaped rocks found around the beach. The route to the beach is a little rocky, and the visitors have to walk for about 10 minutes to reach the beach. Suitable for swimming and snorkeling, the crystal blue water and not so commercialized beach area is a heaven for nature lovers surrounded by rocks, greenery, and small hills.
The beach is an offbeat beach that does not have any amenities such as changing rooms, toilets or sunbeds, and it is advisable to carry food, water, and other necessities.
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Kritsa Village
Kritsa Village is a cozy picturesque village located at the foot of the Lasithi mountains. The village has aesthetically pleasing structures and is known for keeping up with the unique Cretan character. Packed with several shops selling local handmade products, this village is the best place to get souvenirs from Agios Nikolaos. The village roads are not equipped to drive modern cars, so visitors must walk around the place. The village has a lot of beautiful walking trails and lanes to stroll around.
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