Summary

Aghios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the east coast of the Greek island of Crete, located on the western end of the scenic Gulf of Mirabello, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion. This lively harbour town is known as one of the most developed and best-known Crete holiday resorts there is, making it the ideal destination for couples of all ages and an excellent base from which to explore the eastern part of the island. So book your cheap Aghios Nikolaos holidays today with Book-Cheap-Holidays.

Things to do

Aghios Nikolaos holidays offer a friendly, trendy, cosmopolitan destination which has a working port and has a popular harbour where the main nightlife action is with lively restaurants, bars and clubs. However Aghios Nikolaos is not as lively as it once was so for a night full of dancing until the early hours head over along the coast to Malia. If your ideal holidays in Aghios Nikolaos include soaking up the sun on the beaches then there are plenty around such as Amoudara beach or Kalo Horio. Water sports are a popular pastime here as the water is so clean, and include activities such as water-skiing, windsurfing and sailing. Out of water activities include tennis, basketball, volleyball and horse riding. Other attractions include the lagoon, Lake Voulismeni, the island of Agioi Pantes, the archaeological museum or you could go to the Byzantine chapel where you can see some fantastic views over Mirabello bay. Excursions from Aghios Nikolaos include visiting the Knossos Palace, Heraklion and the historic towns of Rethymnon and Chania. On holidays in Aghios Nikolaos you can even catch a boat trip over to the island of Spinalonga or the mainland.

Flights & Accommodation

With you book your holidays in Aghios Nikolaos with Book-Cheap-Holidays you can be assured that you’re going to be getting some of the best offers out there as you can book your flights to Aghios Nikolaos and hotels separately, plus you get to be fussy with your options. There is a good selection of accommodation including villas, apartments and hotels in Aghios Nikolaos, providing something to suit every budget. This lively resort is served by the larger of Crete’s two airports, Heraklion Airport (HER), located about 40 miles away and you can find flights leaving from major UK airports.