Town · Agios Nikolaos, Crete

Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos
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Lake Voulismeni connects to the sea by a short channel. The town is a relaxed stop for a drink or a swim.

Updated November 4, 2026On day 2 of Crete in 5 Days

Visiting Agios Nikolaos: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
2 hours
Best time
Late afternoon
Getting there
About 1 hour by car from Heraklion

Crete itineraries with Agios Nikolaos

Day 2 of Crete in 5 Days

Spinalonga and the east

How Agios Nikolaos fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Drive to PlakaPlaka
  2. 10:00SpinalongaSpinalonga
  3. 13:30Lunch in PlakaPlaka
  4. 16:00Agios NikolaosAgios Nikolaos
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Agios Nikolaos FAQs

Is Agios Nikolaos worth visiting?

Yes, for a coffee by the lake and a swim.

Are there beaches in town?

Yes, small town beaches like Kitroplatia.

Can you combine it with Spinalonga?

Yes, they are about 20 minutes apart.

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