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Aghios Nikolaos is a picturesque port town on Mirabello Bay, in eastern Crete. It pairs cosmopolitan buzz with laid-back beach life, and though it’s become one of the island’s most popular destinations, it still packs plenty of old-school appeal.

There is a number of sheltered sandy beaches in and around Aghios Nikolaos and although many of them are small they are all within a 15 minute walk. Ammos beach is the nearest which is a sandy public beach by the marina. Alternatively there is Kitroplatia, a shingle and sand beach, and on the way to Elouda are the beaches of Ammoudi and Havania where there are beach bars, watersports and sun loungers.

Crete has always got one foot in the past, and Aghios Nikolaos is no exception. It’s home to an archaeology museum, which has 6,000-year-old relics. There’s the Ethnological Museum, too, where you can see more recent heirlooms, including Renaissance musical instruments. And if you get the boat to Spinalonga Island – which was a leper colony until 1957 – you’ll discover 16th-century Venetian fortifications.

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What are the beaches like in Agios Nikolaos?

Aghios Nikolaos’ coastline is a necklace of little beaches and coves. There’s the small sand and pebble beach, Kitroplateia, next to the marina. In town, you’ll find Amos, which serves up a long list of watersports. And for a long sandy stretch backed by eucalyptus trees, you’ve got the white sand of Almyros within a 20-minute walk. Every beach has a Blue Flag, so they’ve all been vouched for by experts and have been deemed safe for people of all ages.

What is Lake Voulismeni?

The town’s focal point is Lake Voulismeni, a near-perfect circle of water. According to mythology, the goddess Athena used to bathe here. Along the water’s edge is a parade of pastel-coloured tavernas, pavement cafés and little boutiques. After the sun sets, the lake takes on a romantic mood as the fishing boats rock gently in their berths.

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