Things To Do in Aghios Nikolaos

Alexandros Roof Gardens, Lakeside

Alexandros Roof Gardens, Lakeside

This roof garden bar has nabbed a prime spot on a corner next to the lake. The view here comes with a cocktail list... Read More

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Buy local crafts in the town centre

Buy local crafts in the town centre

For jewellery and handicrafts with an authentic slant, Aghios Nikolaos is hands-down the best place in Crete.... Read More

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Café Zygos

Café Zygos

Café Zygos’ lakeside setting makes it the perfect place for a morning coffee, a ... Read More

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Choose a Blue Flag beach

Choose a Blue Flag beach

You’ve got two Blue Flag beaches in walking distance. Ammos is the bigger, sandi... Read More

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Eat Greek at the marina

Eat Greek at the marina

The smart eating places down at the marina do a good line in Greek meze – a sort... Read More

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Eat meze next to Voulismeni Lake

Eat meze next to Voulismeni Lake

Dozens of tavernas and restaurants line the lake. Do like the locals and kick of... Read More

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Go shopping at the market

Go shopping at the market

The Wednesday morning street market – between the lake and the hospital – is pri... Read More

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Make a night of it on 25 Martiou Street

Make a night of it on 25 Martiou Street

Nightlife tends to stay pretty relaxed in Aghios Nikolaos – most people head to ... Read More

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Migomis Restaurant, 20 Nikou Plastira St

Migomis Restaurant, 20 Nikou Plastira St

Set slightly up the hill, which means sweeping views of the lake, this upmarket ... Read More

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Relax on Kitroplateia Beach

Relax on Kitroplateia Beach

This tiny Blue Flag beach is a manicured thumbnail of sand and pebble right by t... Read More

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Spend the night at Ag Nik’s harbour

Spend the night at Ag Nik’s harbour

Ag Nik is a sophisticated resort but at night it likes to let its hair down. You... Read More

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Take a boat trip to Spinalonga

Take a boat trip to Spinalonga

Spinalonga used to be a leper colony, but these days the island is colonised by ... Read More

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Visit The Archaeological Museum

Visit The Archaeological Museum

Humans have been living in this part of Crete for more than 6,000 years, and the... Read More

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