Where is Aghios Nikolaos?

Aghios Nikolaos

Aghios Nikolas is located on the north-eastern coast of the Greek island of Crete and some 66km east of the capital, Iraklion. The town gains its name from reference to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors and of all of Greece.

The quaint harbour is the main draw-card as a relaxing travel destination. However, it has not always been a harbour connected to the sea. During 1870 a channel was dug to connect Lake Voulismeni to the sea, creating a small harbour. Found in the town center, Lake Voulismeni is now surrounded by small boutique hotels, restaurants and cafes, catering well for the visitors. Dining tables are placed along the promenade where you can sit by the harbour, enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun set. A magical little place!

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One Great Reason to Visit Aghios Nikolaos

One great reason to visit this travel destination is for the enchanting little harbour, where you can dine by the waters edge.

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Where is Meteora?

Meteora

Meteora can be found in northern Greece near the towns of Kalampaka and Kastraki. The area is renowned for its sandstone, rock pinnicles and sitting high upon them, a total of 6 active Byzantine monasteries. Meteora means ‘hovering in the air’. It is believed that more than 20 monasteries were originally built and used from the 10th-17th centuries but most have slipped into disrepair by erosion. Some exceptional early Christian art can also be viewed. For this, Meteora gained UNESCO inscription during 1988.

Meteora is also a very well known destination for rock climbing and abseiling. There are almost 700 different routes that ascend the pinnicles and a variety of grades. The best time to visit Meteora are spring and autumn. The summer can be very hot and the winter can even bring snow to the area.

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One Great Reason to Visit Meteora

One great reason to visit Meteora is to view the spectacular sight of the Byzantine monasteries perched high upon the rocky outcrops.

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