Agios Nikolaos Holidays

Agios Nikolas is a coastal town on the east of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1960’s after a string of films that were set here, spread the word of the beauty of the town.

Agios Nikolaos is a small town, but it is packed with tourist attractions and amenities for visitors to enjoy. Perhaps the biggest selling point in Agios Nikolaos is Lake Voulismeni, which is central to the town. There are also many beautiful beaches in the area to spend the day relaxing on, the most famous of them being Kitroplatia beach.

Agios Nikolas is the perfect holiday destination for families and couples looking for a relaxing beach holiday. Whether your perfect idea of a holiday is drinks by the marina or swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, Crete has something for everyone.

There are no direct flights to Crete from Ireland, due to this travel times may vary depending on connecting flights and layovers. From Heraklion airport, it is a forty-five-minute journey to the resort.

To learn more about things to do in Agios Nikolaos, the best time to go and local info see here.

Things to do in Agios Nikolaos 

Attractions  

• Take a boat trip from the marina
• Visit the Archaeological museum and discover the history of Crete
• Play a round of golf at the Porto Elounda Resort
• See the marine life of Crete up close and personal with a scuba diving excursion

Nightlife

The resort has numerous lively bars to spend an enjoyable evening in!

Dining Out

Agios Nikolas has a wide selection of restaurants serving fantastic cuisine. For dinner with a view, be sure to dine by the marina!

For Families  

Families will love a day trip to Watercity, the best waterpark in Crete!

Beaches  

Agios Nikolas has plenty of beautiful beaches to discover! We recommend spending the day at Ammos beach, a golden sand beach situated by the marina.

Shopping 

Agios Nikolaos has many local craft and clothing stores open year-round for tourists to pick up a souvenir or an outfit for the beach.

Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving Competition

If you're visiting at the beginning of July, be sure to attend the Agios Nikolaos cliff diving competition, an international event which attracts the best divers from all around the world!

Best Time to Go

The summer is the most popular time to visit Crete and it is easy to see why. During the summer season, temperatures in Agios Nikolaos average in the high twenties and the resort sees an average of twelve hours of sun daily!

Local Info

Currency

Euro is the currency used in Greece.

Time Zone   

Agios Nikolaos is 2 hours ahead of Ireland.

Getting around  

As Crete is a large island, if you wish to explore outside Agios Nikolas, we recommend car hire!