Guidebook for Agios Nikolaos
Sightseeing
Agii Pantes
Agii Pantes island with small beach only by boat
Spinalonga
Ákra Ágios Ioánnis
The corner of Mirabello bay! Bay view Sunset!!
Kato Selles
Vlichadia
Pseira
Minoan island next to Mochlos Village
Mochlos
Plaka
Agriomandra
Panoramic view
Panoramic view of Mirabello Bay, 4th klm from Agios Nikolaos to Elounda.
Psychro is associated with the Diktaean Cave (Greek: Δικταῖον Ἄντρον Diktaion Antron), one of the putative sites of the birth of Zeus. Other legends place it as the Idaean Cave on Mount Ida. According to Hesiod, Theogony (477-484), Rhea gave birth to Zeus in Lyctus and hid him in a cave of Mount Aegaeon. Since the late nineteenth century the Diktaean Cave, which is above the modern village of Psychro, has been identified with this sanctuary.
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Cave of Zeus
Psychro is associated with the Diktaean Cave (Greek: Δικταῖον Ἄντρον Diktaion Antron), one of the putative sites of the birth of Zeus. Other legends place it as the Idaean Cave on Mount Ida. According to Hesiod, Theogony (477-484), Rhea gave birth to Zeus in Lyctus and hid him in a cave of Mount Aegaeon. Since the late nineteenth century the Diktaean Cave, which is above the modern village of Psychro, has been identified with this sanctuary.
Αλυκές Ελούντας - Elounda Salinas
Akti OlountosCretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
Agios Nikolaos Marina
Agios Nikolaos Street Market every Wednesday
Semi submarine
5 KoundourouArchanes
Nice village for visit!
Parks & Nature
Katharon
Drasi Park -Drinkable Fresh water from the source!! Way to Lasithi Plateau
Drasi Park - Water Fountain
Drasi Park -Drinkable Fresh water from the source!! Way to Lasithi Plateau
Kroustas Pine Bee Forest
The legendary olive tree in Azorias is located 1km south of the village Kavoussi and very close to the homonymous archaeological site of Azorias. This olive tree is a natural monument; it is the oldest olive tree in the world! Indeed, it is grafted on a rootstock of a wild olive tree, making it the oldest sample of grafting in the world.
The olive tree has been declared by the Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities as a natural monument because of the large size of its trunk and because of its location near three ancient settlements: Vrondas, Kastro and Azorias, where several artifacts related to olive oil have been uncovered.
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Mnimiakí Eliá Azoriá
ΑζοριᾶςThe legendary olive tree in Azorias is located 1km south of the village Kavoussi and very close to the homonymous archaeological site of Azorias. This olive tree is a natural monument; it is the oldest olive tree in the world! Indeed, it is grafted on a rootstock of a wild olive tree, making it the oldest sample of grafting in the world.
The olive tree has been declared by the Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities as a natural monument because of the large size of its trunk and because of its location near three ancient settlements: Vrondas, Kastro and Azorias, where several artifacts related to olive oil have been uncovered.
Oxia mountains
Hiking place - nice view
Kritsa Gorge
Katharo plateau - 1000 Altitude with nice nature and bay - view
Also a nice family taverna!
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Katharo
Katharo plateau - 1000 Altitude with nice nature and bay - view
Also a nice family taverna!
Paschalígo
Pasxaligo - Neapoli - Pasqualigo
Sarakinas Gorge
I think the nicest! With water!
40 min walk or 2 hours and 20 min. depend where you want to start.
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Richtis Gorge
40 min walk or 2 hours and 20 min. depend where you want to start.
Chrysi
Day trip by boat from Ierapetra!
Milatos cave is really known for a drama which unfolded with Turkish invaders in February, 1823.
Early in 1823, the residents of the surrounding area took refuge in the Militos Cave to hide from the Turkish troops of Hasan Pasha, who were plundering and pillaging Lassithi.
The Cretan rebel leaders, with a minimal force of about 150 men, fought the Pasha's large army in and around the cave in a brave defense of the 2,700 local inhabitants.
The fighting went on from February 3 to 15, until the besieged, suffering from extreme hunger and thirst, dared a heroic, but devastating escape. The defending warriors were slaughtered, many of the older ones trampled to death by oncoming Cavalry; the captured children were sold into slavery, and 18 priests were brutally killed or burned to death.
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Milatos Cave
Path to Milatos CaveMilatos cave is really known for a drama which unfolded with Turkish invaders in February, 1823.
Early in 1823, the residents of the surrounding area took refuge in the Militos Cave to hide from the Turkish troops of Hasan Pasha, who were plundering and pillaging Lassithi.
The Cretan rebel leaders, with a minimal force of about 150 men, fought the Pasha's large army in and around the cave in a brave defense of the 2,700 local inhabitants.
The fighting went on from February 3 to 15, until the besieged, suffering from extreme hunger and thirst, dared a heroic, but devastating escape. The defending warriors were slaughtered, many of the older ones trampled to death by oncoming Cavalry; the captured children were sold into slavery, and 18 priests were brutally killed or burned to death.
The cypress wood of Kritsa is located about 10km west of Kritsa village, very close to the asphalt road that heads to the plateau of Katharo. It is formed across a deep ravine, at the southern foot of mount Tsiva. The forest is in the middle of the ancient path that led Minoans to the plateau of Katharo, with many Minoan pottery remains found here.
Kyparissódasos
The cypress wood of Kritsa is located about 10km west of Kritsa village, very close to the asphalt road that heads to the plateau of Katharo. It is formed across a deep ravine, at the southern foot of mount Tsiva. The forest is in the middle of the ancient path that led Minoans to the plateau of Katharo, with many Minoan pottery remains found here.
The holm oak wood (Azilakodasos) is located 11km west of Vrachasi and 9km south of Malia, in the foothills of Mount Selena. The small forest can be accessed either by walking the smooth path from Krassi village or by following the trail from Malia that runs uphill. There is also a small network of forest dirt roads in the area.
It is a beautiful forest with holm oaks or azilakes (in Cretan dialect), i.e. trees of the species Quercus ilex. The oaks are rare and can only be found in few other areas of Crete and small Aegean islands, such as Ikaria. These resistant trees are tall (10-15m) and grow at a relatively high altitude.
forest Azilakon
The holm oak wood (Azilakodasos) is located 11km west of Vrachasi and 9km south of Malia, in the foothills of Mount Selena. The small forest can be accessed either by walking the smooth path from Krassi village or by following the trail from Malia that runs uphill. There is also a small network of forest dirt roads in the area.
It is a beautiful forest with holm oaks or azilakes (in Cretan dialect), i.e. trees of the species Quercus ilex. The oaks are rare and can only be found in few other areas of Crete and small Aegean islands, such as Ikaria. These resistant trees are tall (10-15m) and grow at a relatively high altitude.
Acqua Plus
Dinosauria Park
The fertile soil of the plateau, due to alluvial run-off from melting snow, has attracted inhabitants since Neolithic times (6000 BC).[3] Minoans and Dorians followed and the plateau has been continuously inhabited since then, except a period that started in 1293 and lasted for over two centuries during the Venetian occupation of Crete. During that time and due to frequent rebellions and strong resistance, villages were demolished, cultivation prohibited, and natives were forced to leave and forbidden to return under a penalty of death. A Venetian manuscript of the thirteenth century describes the troublesome plateau of Lasithi as spina nel cuore (di Venezia) - a thorn in the heart of Venice. Later, in the early 15th century, Venetian rulers allowed refugees from the Greek mainland (eastern Peloponnese) to settle in the plain and cultivate the land again. To ensure good crops, Venetians designed a large system of drainage ditches (linies, Greek: λίνιες) that were constructed between 1514 - 1560 and are still in use. The ditches transfer the water to Honos (Greek: Χώνος), a sinkhole in the west edge of the plateau, that feeds the river Aposelemis.
During the Greek War of Independence in January 1823, Hassan Pasha led an army of Ottoman and Egyptian forces sent by Muhammad Ali that seized the plateau killing most residents who had not fled to the mountains. In May 1867 during the great Cretan revolt, Ottoman and Egyptian forces under the command of Pashas Omar and Ismail Selim marched towards the Lasithi plateau. Their aim was to strike a decisive blow on the revolutionaries who used it as their hideout. After fierce fighting, the outnumbered rebels were defeated and forced to retreat to the slopes of Dikti. Between 21 and 29 of May, many village dwellers were slaughtered or taken slaves, their homes were set ablaze after being looted and livestock and crops were destroyed.[4] The monastery of Kroustalenia that was the seat of the revolutionary committee was also demolished.
During the Axis occupation of Greece in 1941–1944, the peaks surrounding the plateau were used as hideouts by local resistance fighters.
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Lasithi Plateau
The fertile soil of the plateau, due to alluvial run-off from melting snow, has attracted inhabitants since Neolithic times (6000 BC).[3] Minoans and Dorians followed and the plateau has been continuously inhabited since then, except a period that started in 1293 and lasted for over two centuries during the Venetian occupation of Crete. During that time and due to frequent rebellions and strong resistance, villages were demolished, cultivation prohibited, and natives were forced to leave and forbidden to return under a penalty of death. A Venetian manuscript of the thirteenth century describes the troublesome plateau of Lasithi as spina nel cuore (di Venezia) - a thorn in the heart of Venice. Later, in the early 15th century, Venetian rulers allowed refugees from the Greek mainland (eastern Peloponnese) to settle in the plain and cultivate the land again. To ensure good crops, Venetians designed a large system of drainage ditches (linies, Greek: λίνιες) that were constructed between 1514 - 1560 and are still in use. The ditches transfer the water to Honos (Greek: Χώνος), a sinkhole in the west edge of the plateau, that feeds the river Aposelemis.
During the Greek War of Independence in January 1823, Hassan Pasha led an army of Ottoman and Egyptian forces sent by Muhammad Ali that seized the plateau killing most residents who had not fled to the mountains. In May 1867 during the great Cretan revolt, Ottoman and Egyptian forces under the command of Pashas Omar and Ismail Selim marched towards the Lasithi plateau. Their aim was to strike a decisive blow on the revolutionaries who used it as their hideout. After fierce fighting, the outnumbered rebels were defeated and forced to retreat to the slopes of Dikti. Between 21 and 29 of May, many village dwellers were slaughtered or taken slaves, their homes were set ablaze after being looted and livestock and crops were destroyed.[4] The monastery of Kroustalenia that was the seat of the revolutionary committee was also demolished.
During the Axis occupation of Greece in 1941–1944, the peaks surrounding the plateau were used as hideouts by local resistance fighters.
Fourni Horses
Amazonas Park
Eparchiaki odos KourounonThripti
Beaches
Voulisma Beach
Nice colours!
Ammoudi Beach
Ηλία ΣωτήρχουAmmoudi beach - Next to taverna and Cafe - Lounge bar
Almyros Beach
MirampelouIn Agios Nikolaos next to local cafe and fish Tavern.
In the back 30 meters to the left is a second quite beach.
This photo is the left Beach.
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Gargadoros Fish Tavern
Προέκταση ΑναπάυσεωςIn Agios Nikolaos next to local cafe and fish Tavern.
In the back 30 meters to the left is a second quite beach.
This photo is the left Beach.
Kolokithia Beach
Kimzu sea Lounge (EOT)
44 AnapafseosKimzu cafe-food lounge - Beach front
Polydoros
3 KoundourouPolydoros local Café - Beach
Mirabello beach
414 Επαρ.Οδ. Aγίοu Νικολάοu - ΒρουχάςMirabello Hotel Beach
Plaka Beach
52 Επαρχιακή ΟδόςPlaka Beach - Spinalonga view - Fish Village
Paralia Ammoudara
Ammoudara Beach 3klm from Agios Nikolaos
Agios Panteleimon
Παραλία Θόλου
Παραλία Θόλου
Παραλία Μόχλους
Fish village
Paralia Patsavra
Patsavra Beach - If its north wind its one of the best! Isolated
Anogeia beach
Non crowded beach With north wind its wavy. Nice nature and isolated villages
Milatos Beach
Potamos Beach
Vai Beach
Eparchiaki Odos Monis Toplous - VaiVai Beach - Only European natural Palm Forest
Tertsa beach
Tertsa Beach - South Crete 1h 30min - Remote beach
Koutsounari Long Beach
45 min from Agios Nikolaos - South coast
Exotic island - Day tour
Chrissi (Greek: Χρυσή or Chrisi, "golden", also Γαϊδουρονήσι - Gaidouronisi "donkey island") is an uninhabited Greek island approximately 15 kilometres (9 miles) south of Crete close to Ierapetra in the South Cretan Sea.
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Chrysi
Exotic island - Day tour
Chrissi (Greek: Χρυσή or Chrisi, "golden", also Γαϊδουρονήσι - Gaidouronisi "donkey island") is an uninhabited Greek island approximately 15 kilometres (9 miles) south of Crete close to Ierapetra in the South Cretan Sea.
Xerokambos is located 103km southeast of Agios Nikolaos, 47km south of Sitia and 69km east of Ierapetra. As evidenced by the long distances from the major cities of Lassithi prefecture, the settlement of Xerokambos is one of the most remote areas of the island.
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Μεγάλη Παραλία Ξερόκαμπου
Xerokambos is located 103km southeast of Agios Nikolaos, 47km south of Sitia and 69km east of Ierapetra. As evidenced by the long distances from the major cities of Lassithi prefecture, the settlement of Xerokambos is one of the most remote areas of the island.
Erimoupolis Beach
East sea-side of Crete - 2 hours drive
Surf Beach Kouremenos - East sea side of Crete 2 hours drive
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Surf Beach Kouremenos
ΙτανίωνSurf Beach Kouremenos - East sea side of Crete 2 hours drive
Mpontaláki
East sea-side of Crete - 2 hours drive
Very nice beach 100 meters from Voulisma or Golden beach, with a Cantina with refreshments and beer and sometimes souvlaki
Istro Municipal Beach
Very nice beach 100 meters from Voulisma or Golden beach, with a Cantina with refreshments and beer and sometimes souvlaki
cave Thief
ΜιραμπέλουΠαραλία Παράδεισος
Karabostási
Avlaki beach
Local Cafe - Bars
Next to Kitroplatia Beach - Cafe, brands-snacks in day time, Bar and wines at night!
Palazzo cafe bar
8 Akti Papa Nikolaou PagalouNext to Kitroplatia Beach - Cafe, brands-snacks in day time, Bar and wines at night!
To Votsalo
Votsalo Cafe snack - Bar Next to the beach
Chez Georges - ARC
2 Vitsentzou KornarouLake view of Agios Nikolaos!
Agios Nikolaos - Friendly bar with a good atmosphere and a terrace with a great view across the harbor
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Arodo Cafe
14-16 KantanoleontosAgios Nikolaos - Friendly bar with a good atmosphere and a terrace with a great view across the harbor
good atmosphere in the evenings, good music next to beach, lots of tasty snacks provided with drinks, friendly staff.
Skipper Agios Nikolaos
6 Akti Nearchou good atmosphere in the evenings, good music next to beach, lots of tasty snacks provided with drinks, friendly staff.
O Crepas
20 Roussou KoundourouCrepe - Snack - Coffee - Beer - Seaview
Zygos GARDEN
1 Eth. AntistaseosLake view of Agios Nikolaos!
Polyxoros Peripou Cafe Bar
25 28is OktovriouYanni's Rock Bar
3 KoundourouCindys Harbour Bar
5 Str. KorakaEnglish Bar! Starts from afternoon.
Cafe - Night Clubs - Beach Clubs
Ammoudi Beach
Ηλία ΣωτήρχουNice Beach front bar with good drinks and nice service!
Nice sea-front bar with good drinks and nice service!
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Bajamar Cocktail Bar
1 SarolidiNice sea-front bar with good drinks and nice service!
Alexandros Rooftop Bar
1 KondilakiRoof top cocktail bar 80s-90s!!
Cafe PUERTO Bar
KoundourouNext to Harbor! Its very nice outside!!
Starbeach Bungy Jump
5 ThemistokleousNew York Beach Club Hersonissos Crete
30 Agias ParaskevisPalm Beach Club Restaurant
25is MartiouBlue river
Traditionals Tavernas, Cafeneo(Café)
Gipas Raki and Meze
7 Palea EO Irakliou Agiou NikolaouTraditional Cafeneo - small kind off taverna - Agios Nikolaos
Traditional Cafeneo - small kind off taverna - 7 klm from Agios Nikolaos -Flamouriana village
Sto Kato Kato Tis Rakis
Unnamed RoadTraditional Cafeneo - small kind off taverna - 7 klm from Agios Nikolaos -Flamouriana village
Agios Nikolaos - Excellent restaurant. Amazing food and friendly staff. The food is so tasty.
AVLI Taverna
Agios Nikolaos - Excellent restaurant. Amazing food and friendly staff. The food is so tasty.
Portes
3 AnapafseosAgios Nikolaos - Portes means Doors!
Olga Taverna
A family taverna with Seaview near Agios Nikolaos
Very relaxed Traditional Greek taverna very friendly staff and excellent food, Agios Nikolaos
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Embassy
5 KondilakiVery relaxed Traditional Greek taverna very friendly staff and excellent food, Agios Nikolaos
Charactericstic taverna with nice food and view, its up in the way to Sitia! in Mirsini village!
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Kathodon
Charactericstic taverna with nice food and view, its up in the way to Sitia! in Mirsini village!
Kapilión
Very good in Monastiraki village 25 min from Agios Nikolaos
Restaurante: ofou to lo
1 Akti Papa Nikolaou PagalouTa Bouzoukia
54 Andrea PapandreouFood scene
Karnagio
24 Kon/nou PaleologouMost famous place in Agios Nikolaos! Big variety of food!
Paradosiakon
1-9 ThemistokleousAgios Nikolaos, Very good prices and food!
Pelagos
Στρατηγού Κορακα11A restaurant in a yard of an old Greek classical house!!
Piato
73 MinoosVery nice food! one of the best in Agios Nikolaos!
ACHINOS eat & drink by the sand
6 Epar.Od. Agiou Nikolaou - VrouchasIn Ammoudi beach! Nice!
BLE Katsarolakia
8 KoundourouChrisofyllis
Sirocco
16 Akti NearchouWarm and cosi place for wine and talk for friends and family. All the staff have excellent knowledge of wine labels . The decoration of the place is so nice.
Fysalida wine bistro
20 Kon/nou PaleologouWarm and cosi place for wine and talk for friends and family. All the staff have excellent knowledge of wine labels . The decoration of the place is so nice.
KARDAMON Vegan Vegetarian
Fysalida wine bistro
20 Kon/nou Paleologou