Location

Agios Nikolaos & day trips

Agios Nikolaos is the main town of the Lasithi region, on the Mirabello Bay in eastern Crete. Lake Voulismeni and the harbour are in the centre. Shops, restaurants and cafés are open all year.

Promenade at Lake Voulismeni with cafés and small boats
Cappuccino in a café in Agios Nikolaos

Promenade at Lake Voulismeni

In town

In town


Lake Voulismeni

Two minutes from the apartment, with cafés and tavernas around it.

Cafés

Several cafés above the lake, about two minutes from the apartment.

Beach bars

Along the coast, a few minutes away.

Playground

About 80 m from the apartment.

Nearby

Day trips

After you book, we send you personal tips matched to your stay.

Venetian fortress of Spinalonga

Elounda, Plaka & Spinalonga

Coast road via Elounda to Plaka, then the water taxi to the Venetian fortress.

Sail and deck of a sailing boat in the evening light

Sailing

Day trips by sailing boat in the Mirabello Bay, starting from the harbour of Agios Nikolaos.

Cliffs and turquoise water on the road east to Mochlos

Platanos viewpoint

A lay-by on the road east to Mochlos. Combine it with lunch in Mochlos.

Windmill on the Lasithi Plateau

Lasithi Plateau

Windmills and mountain villages, reachable by rental car.

Mountains with snow seen from Istron

Istron

Beaches east of town. Guided quad tours are offered there.

Turquoise water and sandy beach on Chrissi Island

Chrissi Island

By boat from Ierapetra.