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Agios Nikolaos, Greece

A vibrant seaside resort town, Agios Nikolaos is situated along the Gulf of Mirabello. Boasting galleries, boutique shops, beaches and delicious restaurants, the picturesque streets are ideal for a leisure stroll and soaking in the scenic surroundings. Known by locals simply as “the lake,” Lake Voulismeni is located in the heart of Agios Nikolaos and is fed from below by a natural hot spring. Said to relieve ailments like arthritis, the lake is popular among tourists and locals with its dramatic cliffs and warm waters.

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Port of Agios Nikolaos.
  • Time Zone
    EEST Eastern European Standard Time/UTC/GMT+2
  • Language
    The local language is Greek “Efcharisto” means “thank you” and “kalimera” is “good morning” while “YAH-soo” is hello.
  • Currency & Shopping
    In Agios Nikolaos, Euro is the currency used. Many shops can be found in the area surrounding Lake Voulismeni, so you can combine a scenic stroll along the lake with browsing local boutiques.
    • Famous For
      Lake Voulismeni is considered the resort town’s most popular landmark.
    • Important
      It’s fairly common for small shops and tavernas to not accept credit cards, so bringing along cash and/or an ATM card can be useful.
    • Fun Fact #1
      For a glimpse into the region’s storied past, visit Spinalonga Island, located in the Gulf of Mirabello. A medieval citadel remains – a testament to the island’s history as military stronghold during Venetian and Ottoman rule – and evidence of the country’s former site of a leper colony.
    • Fun Fact #2
      Voulisma Beach is located near Agios Nikolaos and is considered one of Crete’s best beaches with its serene turquoise waters.
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