Aghios Nikolaos is situated on the east side of the island of Crete. In the 60s this picturesque town used to be a small fishing village, but since then it has become a touristic hot spot. During the summer months the harbor of Aghios Nikolaos is particularly busy and you will definitely find lots of tourists and locals enjoying the sun at the restaurants and bars surrounding it. At the local marina at the other side of the town fishing boats and private yachts are docked side by side. This is what makes Aghios Nikolaos a place where you can lose yourself and sense the Greek atmosphere.
Most of the beaches with the crystal clear waters in Aghios Nikolaos and the surroundings are open to the public. Aghios Nikolaos has always been a place for the “jet-set”. It has also been the ideal place for holidays for many royal family members and presidents from all around the world. Both Aghios Nikolaos and Elounda are famous for the hospitality and charm the locals offer.
Several well known hotel chains are located in the area and the projects completed by now have created the infrastructure for a charming and tempting to visit holiday place competing famous tourist destinations of the world.
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