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Agios Nikolaos or Aghios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the town of Ierapetra and west of the town of Sitia.


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1 - Elounda

   10 km away

Elounda, alternatively transliterated as Elounta or Elouda, is a small town on the northern coast of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipality of Agios Nikolaos.

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2 - Crete

   10 km away

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. It bounds the southern border of the Aegean sea.

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3 - Boat Tours in Malia

   20 km away

Come explore Koufonisi island on this boat tour, an island with stunning natural beauty away from the strong winds and rough seas of the Libyan Sea. The boat ARISTOVOULOS will sail from Ierapetra's small, wind-protected port of Makris Gialos to Koufo...

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4 - Aghios Nikolaos

The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is a museum in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece. It is currently closed for restoration. No re-opening date is available.

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5 - Spinalonga fortress

   12 km away
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6 - 4x4 in Elounda

   8 km away

You will be picked up from your accommodation in the morning to make your way upwards into the Dikti range. The Dikti Range is a mountain range located in eastern Crete, Greece. It is the second-highest mountain range on the island, wi...

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7 - Spinalonga

   13 km away

Spinalonga is an island located in the Gulf of Elounda in north-eastern Crete, in Lasithi, next to the town of Plaka. The island is further assigned to the area of Kalydon.

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8 - Aghia Fotia Beach

   23 km away

The beach of Agia Fotia is located 13 kilometers east of Ierapetra, in Crete. It was awarded the Blue Flag in 2006. The village is named after the church of Agia Fotini located here. Agia Fotia Beach has small pebbles and calm, clear waters.

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9 - Scuba Diving in Ierapetra

   24 km away

Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction course to get the feeling of scuba diving. It is for everyone who loves the sea and wants to explore the underwater world. Many places to discover in the blue Mediterranean waters, and most of al...

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10 - Malia

   26 km away

Malia or Mallia is a coastal town and a former municipality in the northeast corner of the Heraklion regional unit in Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. It lies 34 kilometres east of Heraklion, the Cretan capital city. The town was the seat of the municipality of Mália.

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11 - Koutsouras

   27 km away

Koutsouras is a village in Lasithi regional unit, in Crete, Greece 22 kilometers east of Ierapetra. Its population is 818. It was the headquarters of the municipality of Makry Gialos and is the biggest village in the region.

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12 - 4x4 / Jeep Tours in Malia

Explore the wild natural beauty of Crete on a Jeep safari and hike in the breathtaking Sarakina Gorge. Let this part of the Cretan Paradise enchant you! Crete is one of the most precious gems of the Greek islands. And the best way to discover it is a...

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13 - Hersonissos

   34 km away

Hersonissos, also transliterated as Chersonisos and Hersónisos, is a town and a local government unit in the north of Crete, bordering the Mediterranean / Aegean Sea. The town is about 25 kilometers east of Heraklion and west of Agios Nikolaos. What is usually called Hersonissos is in fact its peninsula and harbour. It is part of the Heraklion regional unit. It is situated 25 km from the Heraklion airport and 27 km from the Heraklion port. The seat of the local government unit is the village of Gournes.

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14 - Gouves

   39 km away

Gouves is a village and former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011, local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 94.963 km². It lies around 20 km east of Heraklion.

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15 - Sea Kayaking in Elounda

   10 km away

Elounda bay is famous for its crystal clear calm waters. As the bay is closed and protected from the waves of the Aegean sea, the conditions are great for sea kayaking. You have two options: 1) you can rent a sea kayak and paddle on your own in any d...

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16 - Koufonissi

   47 km away

Koufonisia is a former community in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Naxos and Lesser Cyclades, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 26.025 km².

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