The wider area of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos is filled with numerous beaches. Small coves, long sandy beaches, hidden bays with crystal clear waters are only few of its attractions. View More

The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos was inaugurated in 1969 and is considered one of the most significant in Crete. It houses collections of very important archaeological findings from the entire region of eastern Crete, extending from Malia to the distant Zakros.

Agios Nikolaos is a small town with an impressive and fascinating history. It occupies the site of the ancient city of “Lato pros Kamara” which was the port of the city “Lato pros Etera”. The latter was a city which flourished during the Archaic and Classical Age as well as during the Roman era.

A wedding ceremony in Agios Nikolaos could take place at the most incredible spots and Lake Voulismeni is perhaps the most remarkable of them all! Located within the city centre the lake is a romantic spot surrounded by cliffs.

The port is actually a harbour (about 200m in length) near the larger ports of Greece and Turkey and a favourite destination for cruise liners in the south-eastern Mediterranean available for docking throughout the year.

The Cathedral of Agia Triada is located in the center of Agios Nikolaos. It is a Byzantine, three-aisled, cruciform church with a dome. Its middle aisle is dedicated to Agia Triada, the northern to the Three Hierarchs, and the southern to the Presentation of the Virgin Mary.

Agios Nikolaos is full of impressive bays and unique hiking trails. A nice way to get in touch with the cultural elements of the city is to take a stroll in the city centre. You could walk by the famous Lake Voulismeni and admire the stunning scenery.

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Panagia Kera. To the south and about 500 meters from the village of Kritsa we stumble upon the three-aisled, domed church of Panagia Kera, which is one of the most important monuments of Crete.

The story of the Island. Spinalonga is a significant historical attraction of Crete. This infamous islet was the base for one of the most important Venetian castles of Crete.