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City tours, excursions and tickets in Agios Nikolaos and surroundings
Moving around in Greece - transportation
Public transport in the country is of high quality. The fare is quite affordable. Buses run not only inside the cities, but also connect all the regions of the mainland. There are buses every day from 5am to 12am. Night routes also run in the big cities and along the most significant roads. Inside the city, it is also possible to move around on trams and trolleybuses. Since 2000, there is a subway in Athens. Underground lines still don’t cover all parts of the capital of Greece. However, the subway is used by local residents and is popular among tourists. There are a lot of taxi services. Unlike European countries, the price of a ride is not too high. The cost of landing is 1 euro;1 km of the way will cost you from 10 to 50 cents, depending on the date, the time of day, and the city. Greece has a well-developed railway network. The express train is very popular. You will find comfort and service in the first class. Second-class cars often don’t have air conditioning and can be quite dirty. It is also possible to travel in a sleeping car.
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Hotels with history of Agios Nikolaos
Mavroforos Hotel will provide great impressions. Classical interior of its rooms is designed with a predominance of white and orange, and the decor in the lobby is very similar to the historical museum. The old stone oven with a cozy seating area next to it has survived there. The small stove is surrounded by wooden furniture; walls are adorned with paintings and tapestries and the ceiling is decorated with a large … Open 
Advices for travellers
4. Almost all shops and supermarkets of the city are closed on Sunday. Therefore, a weekday is the best time for shopping. 5. Smoking is permitted in almost all restaurants and bars. However, many gastronomic facilities have special rooms or areas for smoking. 6. All city beaches are public, so any fee may be charged only when you rent deck chairs and beach umbrellas. 3. You … Open
Active recreation
Coming to Agios Nikolaos on the main road from Heraklion, you get to the top of the city, which is located on high hills. These are residential areas with small, standard for Greece, cubes of private cottages. Here you will be able to plunge into the local charm, having made a short walk from the bus station to the old city. There is one more reason why you should approach the old city on foot, which is a colorful … Open
Festivals and events in Agios Nikolaos
Agios-Nikolaos is a magnificent resort where all your family will find a diverse and unforgettable vacation. During summer holidays, the most anticipated among locals Lato festival takes place. Throughout the tourist season a huge number of Greek and European entertainers, as well as theater celebrities, come to this amazing city to perform for you. Lato is a cultural festival, held annually, which allows its guests … Open
Hotels for romantic escape
Steps away from the coast, on the picturesque beach of Amoudara, there is the popular apartment hotel Vangelis Villas. It’s ready to offer customers seven private villas with different equipment, a common feature of which is romantic style. This large hotel is surrounded by incredibly amazing garden of 7,000 m2, where you can easily find a place to stay face to face. There is an infinity pool surrounded by … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
In Agios Nikolaos there are many original shops that offer exclusive handmade products to their customers. Art on Olive Wood is one of them. Here, you can purchase accessories made of olive wood, a choice of souvenirs is just huge. Large mural paintings, vases and wooden bowls, miniature keyrings for budget tourists and cutting boards for chefs are just some of the products presented here. There is also a workshop, … Open
