Marina Agios Nikolaos, Crete

Agios Nikolaos is a shoreline town on the North coast of the island of Crete, east of the island’s capital Heraklion, 45′ drive from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. Capital of Lasithi region, Agios Nikolaos lies on the northwest side of the peaceful bay of Mirabello, upon the ruins of the ancient city of “Lato to Kamara”, port of ancient Lato. The small, well attended port of Agios Nikolaos, has its own charm, as it is surrounded by picturesque tile-roofed houses and is illuminated in the evenings by the lights of shops and fishing boats moored at the big dock; the starting point of their day trips to Spinalonga, Elounda and the picturesque Mirabello Bay. Every summer the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos organizes cultural events, music and dance events, theatrical performances, exhibitions, shows etc. Also, during the Naval week, artistic swimming, water skiing and wind-surfing contests are organized.