Agios Nikolaos

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Travel to Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos in Agios Nikolaos 6073246 - 7th-9th century church of Agios Nikolaos [https://☎com/ Local bus service with modern air-conditioned buses ===By ferry=== Ferries don't run directly to the town Agios Nikolaos but major ferry lines operate to the port of Herakleion, connecting with bus services at the main bus station near to the port. Frequent ferry lines operate to the port of Sitia as well.

Travel by plane to Agios Nikolaos

The distance from Heraklion International Airport GPS: 35.339722,25.180278 (IATA Flight Code: HER) to Agios Nikolaos is about 64 km (40 miles). The journey time is 45 – 60 minutes by vehicle or taxi. Alternatively the distance from Sitia Airport GPS: 35.216108,26.101325 (IATA Flight Code: JSH) is about 67 km.

Getting around

35.1934|25.7074|align=}} [https://☎com/ Local bus service with modern air-conditioned buses. Elounda, Kritsa, Sitia, Heraklion (and from there, Knossos), Malia and Hersonnisos are easily accessed with a regular bus service which is very good value ===By scooter=== Scooters are readily available. Wearing of crash helmets is compulsory. Do not ruin your holiday by receiving a large fine ===By hired car=== You will not normally need a 4 x 4 to negotiate the roads, most of which are sealed. Some places and rental properties are less accessible. Beware of damage to the underside of the hire vehicle on rough tracks

Best way to travel in Agios Nikolaos by a Taxi

Excellent value. Invariably will be a large, clean and air-conditioned Mercedes. Most drivers speak basic English and have none of the bad habits of many Med taxi drivers (loud local music, smoking en route etc.) ===By quad=== Not designed for use on road and these cause traffic congestion and impatience, leading to many accidents and occasional deaths. Think very carefully before hiring one and using it on the roads.

Sightseeing Tips

Recommended are the boat trips which are fascinating and amazing value (do not spend more than €10); they also include an ocean swim.

Spinalonga - Greek: Σπιναλόγκα | 35.2975,25.738056 Spinalonga The old leper colony (formerly a Venetian fortress).
Barbarossa's Cave There are boat trips up the coast to see Barbarossa's Cave.

What to do as a Muslim in Agios Nikolaos

Istron bay Crete - Nearby Istron Bay Go to Almyros beach, a long sandy beach with a cold water stream entering the sea at the southern end. Perfect for a cooling paddle if the heat gets too much. About a 20 minutes walk from the town centre but worth every step. Alternatively, a taxi from the town centre costs about €8. If it is windy, consider a pebble beach rather than a sand beach, of which there is no shortage.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

Locally produced fruit and vegetables at the market on Wednesday morning. The tomatoes are superb. Thyme honey. The bees here take the pollen from hyme and the subtle flavour is transferred to the honey.

Halal Restaurants

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There are a good selection of restaurants and tavernas in the town, ranging from the small and friendly "Grigoris" to the superb "Mediterraneo" on the harbour. Meze restaurants worth visiting are "Barko" which provides a modern slant on traditional dishes and "Chyssofillis" on Kitroplatia. Just around the junction is "9 Muses", a modern restaurant /cafe café which is popular with local residents. The "Piato" near Ammoudi beach is an excellent contemporary meze restaurant. Near the taxi rank by tourist information is "Embassy". For more northern European tastes, "Obelix" is a Dutch operated restaurant near Ammoudi beach which serves large portions with a daily special.

Psaraki - Ψαρακι - Laki Voulismeni ☎ +30 28410-24025 Opening Hours: 10am - 2:45am moderate Opened in 2009, Psaraki hails as one of Agios Nikolaos top new restaurants. Modern & minimalist style, Mediterranean-New Hellenic cuisine, extensive list and authentic & perfect cocktails. }} Patriko towards Elounda, at Amoudi Beach. Lovely fresh fish and meats. Great Greek ambiance. Modern cafe bars on the right of the harbour include "Molto" and "En Plo".
Yanni's Rock Cafe Koundourou 3 35.191664,25.721288 an institution, formerly the haunt of rock stars such as Ozzy Osbourne, U2 and Jimmy Page."Puerto" is popular with the young local residents and 25 March Street (25 Martiou) is busy at weekends with many of the local student population. Don't be misled by old tales about this street being the hub of the night life for tourists. It is entirely "Greek" and if you don't want to hear modern Greek music you will be in the wrong place. The bars that have survived the change in tourist tastes over the last few years include "Aquarius", "Sorrento" and "Alexandros". The first two are "British" style tourist bars and the latter is a rooftop garden café which has a small dance floor. Also Toedeledokie Bar-Cafe situated in between Coral and Hermes Hotel with candle light and good music. The small but friendly "Sky Bar" near to the Marina shows televised sport.
Jollies Cafe near football ground/ marina ☎ +30 28410 26073 Small, friendly café covering most sports.

Where to stay

Artemis Beach Hotel 35.215597,25.712385 200 m from Havania beach Offers single, double and triple rooms to let with sea view. Also does hot [ Snacks and has a quiz night on Sunday evenings. Free internet and very friendly café.
Bayview Apartments bayview23@ Almyros Beach by foot,bus or car,2kilometers from town center ☎ +30 28410 82966,+30 6970 633301 30-60€ Studios and apartments in big garden close to Almyros beach. Good location, free Wi-Fi.
Candia Park Village 35.218364,25.711998 ☎ +30 28410 26811 Aparthotel complex with self-catering apartments and plenty of facilities including 2 swimming pools, several restaurants and a small shop.
Minos Beach art hotel ☎ +30 28410 22345
Mantraki Hotel Apartments - Kapetan Tavla 1 ☎ +30 28410 28880
Youth Hostel Regina - Theotokopoulou 13-15 ☎ +30 841-26770 15 euros Youth Hostel }}

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