*** Our apartment is near the centre of Agios Nikolaos 
Agios Nikolaos is an ideal place to centre yourselves as there are beaches and mountains near at hand. The town is large enough to make an enjoyable stroll but not to big to get lost! Though the 18-30 club moved out years ago - hence we don't have trouble - there are still bars for those who want it - but of course in the summer it is much nicer to sit outside in the cafes watching the world go by. There are many tavernas so you can sample the Cretan food but of course European tastes are available. Throughout the year there are many festivals - carnival time is in February, Easter is our big celebration with the burning of Judas on the lake - and candles lit around - an unusual sight. There is a local cinema which brings all the latest films and throughout the summer there are concerts, cretan dance and songs and on September 27th Tourism Day a huge concert takes place where free food and drink is offered. The temperatures range from 10-17degrees during the winter and 17-36 during the rest of the year. The east part of the island gets little rain so makes a winter visit a possibility. The beaches here are very clean and safe - no need for red flags - scuba diving and sailing and fishing trips are on offer. Water parks are about 45 - 60 minutes away. Visit the Spinalonga Island - a former Leper Colony and Venetian Fortress - a boat's ride away. The local musuem gives you an insight to the minoan sites around the area. Also many interesting monasteries and Byzantine churches must be put at the top of the list for visits.