Coastline
The municipality’s coastal zone consists of many interesting places that are surely worth a visit, such as Elounda, Plaka, Sissi, Milatos, Kalo Chorio, and other smaller villages.
All these places are developed, giving the opportunity for a wealth of activities for everyone. Scenic beaches, luxurious hotels, rooms to rent, traditional taverns, and tourist attractions are only few of the reasons why these areas are more developed and popular.
Coastline in figures
80 km of coastline,
over 70 beaches,
27 Blue Flags
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Coastal villages
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Spinalonga
The island of the Lepers
The infamous islet was the base for one of the most important Venetian castles of Crete.
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The Milatos Cave
Here 2,000 women and children were slaughtered during the Ottoman occupation
View MoreBeloved beaches
The wider area of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos is filled with numerous beaches. Small coves, long sandy beaches, hidden bays with crystal clear waters are only few of its attractions. The water sports opportunities, organized beaches and scenic taverns by the water attract all holidaymakers. All the beaches, aside from being safe since they are located in the wind-protected bay of Mirabello, comply with European standards, while many of them were awarded the Blue Flag.
Activities
Agios Nikolaos offers a great variety of activities throughout the year. Find one that you like.
Diving
The bay of Mirabello is a diving attraction, as it has a rare natural marine environment, full of ancient remnants.
View MoreReligious Monuments
Agios Panteleimon in Kalo Chorio
The church, built on top of an older, bigger one, was frescoed in 1347-48. Iconography -as is common for small single-aisled island churches- includes evangelical scenes, whole-body and half-body saints, while on the eastern wall there is a fresco of Christ Anapeson.
Agios Georgios
The church is located on the eastern side of the islet and was constructed during the Venetian occupation, as first noted in Filippo Verneda’s design of 1653. It was renovated during the period of operation of the Leper Colony.
Agios Panteleimon
The church of Agios Panteleimon is located on the west side of the islet and was built in 1709, according to the inscription found on its western façade. The church was restored in the early 20th century and served as the main church during the period of operation of the Leper Colony.
