Family trip to Agios Nikolaos with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

The small resort Agios Nikolaos is famous for its picturesque beaches and quiet historical streets. However, you should really not restrict your vacation here with children to only beaches and walking. In the city, there is a very interesting old farm which is engaged in the production of olive oil. It will be interesting to visit by the whole family. In this farm, old equipments are fully preserved. One of the main “workers” here are the donkeys, which set in motion the pressing mechanism. A tour of the farm is sure to please children, there is a garden in its territory where spicy herbs are grown, as well as a small corral in which rabbits live. There is also a wonderful restaurant, where you can try popular national dishes.

One of the best beaches for a holiday with children is the sandy Ammoudi Beach. It is a quite small, but well-groomed and clean beach where kids can splash in the water, build sand castles and enjoy sweets in nearby cafes. At the height of the tourist season, there are always quite a lot of tourists on this beach. So, to take the best places, it is worth coming to the coast as early as possible.

Another beautiful shallow beach where you can relax with children is Almyros Beach. It will be fun for kids and older children who can dive with a mask. The water on this stretch of the coast is very clean, so it enjoys well-deserved popularity among snorkelers. The beach is quite large and popular. It is suitable for sports activities, as well as for hiking. In the immediate vicinity of the coast, there are several beautiful grottoes and stony cliffs. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Excursions to the Votania - Pure Herbs of Crete farm is popular among campers. Here, herbs typical for Crete are grown, which are used in the preparation of many national dishes, and also for preparing special spices. On the farm, cognitive excursions are organized for children, during which they can learn a lot of interesting information about the benefits of herbs, pick them up under the guidance of an experienced guide and observe how the professional workers of the farm process the herbs. Here is also located an excellent store in which you can buy your favorite spices and special varieties of olive oil.

The most interesting cultural attraction of the resort, suitable for family visits, can safely be said to be the Archaeological Museum. The museum has a rich collection of artifacts that were discovered during excavations in the immediate vicinity of the resort, as well as on its territory. A logical continuation of the fascinating excursion will be a trip to one of the archaeological areas. Many of them are now accessible to tourists.

For those who are used to more original entertainment, it is worth visiting the center Little Train Tour. It organizes unforgettable “railway” trips for the clients around the city. Young travelers will definitely like to ride on a bright train and inspect the most famous sights from its half-open compartment. This train is unusual; it is equipped with typical wheels and freely passes through the city streets. Such a tour will be an excellent solution for tourists who want to see the city's sights and at the same time, do not want to bore children with long walks. Agios Nikolaos is a wonderful resort for a family holiday. Fun in this picturesque Cretan town will appeal to adults and children alike.