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Crete - Aghios Nikolaos news, events and resort information

Listed here in date order are news articles related to the destination Crete - Aghios Nikolaos. The information provided allows you to investigate further what to do on holiday there and provides ideas on such things as recommended restaurants and events. We also provide travel news and celebrity activity.

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Legendary cave near Agios Nikolaos

The legendary cave near Agios Nikolaos, the Dikti (Dicteon) cave or Psychro cave, has attracted curios visitors for centuries.Greek mythology states that this was the birthplace of the god Zeus. So you can imagine the interest that generates, it is this sort of legend which makes visiting a place like Crete so entertaining.The cave is set high on the Dikti mountain, up at just over 1000 metres and it takes around fifteen minutes to walk up the path from the car park (avoid the donkey ride, it really isn't comfortable) near the village of Psychro.As...

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Explore the Lasithi plateau on holiday in Crete

Explore the Lasithi plateau on holiday in Crete and discover many beautiful sights and an authentic image of Crete.The plain of Lasithi is located inland between Helaklion and Aghios Nikoloas. Surrounded by mountains this isolated plateau is a fertile area at an altitude of 800 metres where temperatures are a good five degrees cooler than the coast.The Cretans have cultivated this area for centuries, the main crops being potatoes and corn. A classic image of the plain is that of the pretty white windmills which are to be found here and there in various...

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Visit Aghhii Pantes island for an All Saints day to remember

Visit Aghhii Pantes island for an All Saints day to remember, join the inhabitants of Aghios Nikolaos on a unique annual event.There is a small island opposite Aghios Nikolaos called Aghii Pantes that means all saints because of the little church situated on the top. This island is protected because of the wild goats the locals call kri-kri which live there. No one is allowed to go to this island for any reason, only once a year, when the Cretans celebrate the "all saints day". For this year, this celebration comes on the...

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The Island by Victoria Hislop

Based on a true story about the island of Spinalonga, Victoria Hislop succeeded in bringing to life a world that few of us ever could have imagined. It is a perfect holiday read for visitors to Crete. Spinalonga is a small island right off, set to the south of the popular seaside resort of Aghios Nico Laos on the east coast of the beautiful, mountainous Greek island of Crete. Today you can sit in one of the most picturesque tavernas in Elounda, sipping a cool drink and watch the to-ing and fro-ing of the boats in and around the island. Or you can take a...

Monday, August 24, 2009

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