Agios Nikolaos (Crete) in Greece

Sun and sea battle over this charming city in the northeast part of Crete. Agios Nikolaos is a cosmopolitan resort that every year welcomes thousands of visitors. Main attraction is the small lagoon which is connected to the sea via a canal. Stroll along the coastline where all the cafes and restaurants are gathered and take a trip to the traditional villages that are situated close to the city.

Agios Nikolaos (Crete) is 70 km from Herakleion Airport (HER) and the journey time is 45-60 minutes by car or taxi.

By Bus: *Local bus service with modern air conditioned buses

By Ferry: Major ferry lines operate to the port of Herakleion, connecting with bus services at the main bus station near to the port. Ferries run directly to the town via *Local bus service with modern air conditioned buses from Pireaus and Rhodes.

By Ferry

Ferry services from Athens (Piraeus port), Rhodes, Chalki, Karpathos and Kassos to Agios Nikolaos

Visit [http://www.ferries.gr: Ferry ] and search through all ferry schedules to/from Agios Nikolaos and the rest of Cretan ports.

By Ferry

The distance from Heraklion airport to Agios Nikolaos is 65 km [http://www.paleologos.gr: Crete island flight schedules].

By Bus: *Local bus service with modern air conditioned buses

Elounda, Kritsa, Siteia, Herakleion, Malia and Hersonnisos are easly accessed with a regular bus service

Scooters: Readily available. Wearing of crash helmets is COMPULSORY.Do not ruin your holiday by receiving a large fine.

Quads: Not designed for use on road. Cause traffic congestion and impatience leading to many accidents and occasional deaths. Think very carefully before hiring one and using it on the roads.

Car Hire: Best idea for getting around. You will not normally need a 4 x 4 to negotiate the roads, most of which are mettalled. Some places and rental properties are less accessible. Beware of damage to the underside of the hire car on rough tracks.*

The weather is sunny quite often in Agios Nikolaos. The city lies in the east part of Crete and you can visit all year around. Of course, if you want to swim, it's better to go from May to September.

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The first traces of human presence in Agios Nikolaos go back to 2100 BC, according to ancient findings. The Mirambello Gulf was thought to be a very important place, while in the mountains behind the city, ancient god Zeus was born. After that the area developed commercially because of the ports and the agricultural life. Arabs, Genoveses, Venetians and Ottomans came by the area.

Agios Nikolaos today is highly recommended because of the natural beauties, the wonderful climate and the safe natural port.