ÁYIOS NIKÓLAOS
("Ag Nik" to the majority of its British visitors) is set around a supposedly bottomless
salt lake
, now connected to the sea to form an inner harbour. It is supremely picturesque and has some style and charm, which it exploits to the full. There are no sights as such but the excellent
archeological museum
(Tues-Sun 8.30am-3pm; ?1.45) and an interesting
folk museum
(daily except Sat 10am-1.30pm & ... [More]
A Cretan style village right on the sea between Aghios Nikolaos (3.5kms) and Elounda (5kms), from which a frequent bus service connects with both villages. The airport and capital City of Heraklion lays 65 km away, and all the fascinating attractions of the Island can be reached by full or half day ... [More]
This magnificent deluxe hotel sits on a picturesque headland and provides an ideal setting for those seeking beauty, comfort and relaxation. With superb views of the sea, the Minos Palace Hotel offers pleasant walking routes through its landscaped gardens during which you can enjoy panoramic vistas ... [More]