Agios Nikolaos. The most atypical city Crete - World Travel is a tourist portal VRATRIPS.COM.

19.08.2016

Агиос Николаос – административный центрCretan nome Lasithi, conveniently located in a picturesque bay Mirabello. This city can be given the status of the “Necrit” itself. due to resort fuss and dominance in modern architecture buildings. But despite seemingly flaws, Agios Nikolaos has its special charm. What is just the embankment freshwater lake Voulismeni, which are located along numerous cafes and restaurants where neither day nor night life freezes.

The name of the city of Agios Nikolaos is obliged to a Christian saint – St. Nicholas, in whose honor a church was built in the 9th century in the Byzantine style. It was in this city in the 60s of the past. Century first tourists appeared. The modern city of St. Nicholas often called Cretan Saint-Tropez and today considered one of the most comfortable Greek resorts.

Contents

1 Sights of Agios Nikolaos
2 The beaches of Agios Nikolaos
3 Recommended hotels. TOP 10
4 Agios Nikolaos on the map of Crete

Sights of Agios Nikolaos

Mirabello Bay

Finding yourself in Agios Nikolaos and not visiting Mirabello Bay – This is a big mistake. For many centuries this place is untouched. natural beauty pleases the eye of every traveler, tourist and local resident. From the shore of the bay you can endlessly admire a picturesque combination of sea and city landscapes.

Lake Voulismeni

It is around this lake, which has the shape of a circle, a city built. As the legend goes, in the lake the supreme were often loved to swim. the gods of Greek mythology – Athena and Artemis.

Interesting facts about Lake Voulismeni:

Until 1867 the lake was isolated from the sea. And only in the times of Turkish ownership of Crete, by decree of Adosida Pasha, lake connected to the sea by a small canal. But despite the fact that the sea water got into the lake, a lot of underground sources are not give the water to become completely salty.
After Crete was liberated from the Nazi invaders, the local population drowned in the waters of a large lake the amount of enemy equipment that still rests on bottom.
The depth of the lake is 64 meters, diameter – 137 meters.
Prices in cafes and restaurants on the lake shore are on average higher by 30%, than in the old town.

Archaeological Museum

In the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos, the second by the magnitude of Crete exposition of objects of the Minoan period.

Museum address: Paleologou Konstantinou 74
Admission price: 4 Euro
Mode of operation: Tues.-W., 8: 30-15: 00

Ethnographical museum

The collection of the Ethnographic Museum contains unique works of cultural heritage of Crete.

Museum address: Paleologou Konstantinou 4
Admission price: 3 Euro
Mode of operation: Tues.-ws., 10: 00-14: 00

St. Nicholas Church

The church is located on a small hill in the northern part of the city. AT Churches can see unique ancient icons and frescoes.

Elounda

12 kilometers from Agios Nikolaos there is a small resort town – Elounda, which is a cluster luxury hotels, located in numerous bays. AT Bono from U2, Leonardo DiCaprio, stayed here Lady Gaga.

Spinaloga Island

Spinalonga – a small island, on which a massive defensive fortress of the 16th century. The history of the fortress is full of gloomy secrets, myths and legends. You can learn more about this in our article: Sights of Crete. Secrets of the island Spinalonga

Kritsa village

The mountain village of Kritsa, located 11 kilometers from Agios Nikolaos, notable for the fact that there are local residents preserved the life and traditions of the “old” Crete. Unfortunately, Chritsa is very popular among tourists. As a result of the street from early morning the villages turn into souvenir malls.

The beaches of Agios Nikolaos

As already mentioned, this resort is very popular with tourists. Therefore, in the summer season on the city and nearby beaches always crowded. We recommend driving away from the city and find secluded small beaches and coves.

If you talk and urban beaches of Agios Nikolaos, it is worth note the excellent organization of recreation areas and entertainment for adults and children. Unfortunately, the main municipal Beach city has a paid entrance.