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Agios-Nikolaos Crete Agios Nikolaos is the administrative, communications, cultural and commercial center of the Prefecture, with approximately 8500 inhabitants. Agios Nikolaos does not have an airport but the city is served by the airports of Iraklion and Sitia. The sea in Agios Nikolaos is superb and the surrounding area of the city is noted for its sandy beaches and beautiful bays. www.creteonthe.net /agios-nikolaos.htm   (556 words)

Agios Nikolaos (Greece) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Agios Nikolaos (or Aghios Nikolaos, Greek: Άγιος Νικόλαος) is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the nomos (province) of Lasithi. Note that Agios Nikolaos or Ayios Nikolaos (alternative transliterations of the Greek Άγιος Νικόλαος) is a common place name in Greece and Cyprus since Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors and of all of Greece. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Agios_Nikolaos_(Greece)   (259 words)

Agios Nikolaos - Wikipedia Het ligt in het oosten van het eiland, ten oosten van de hoofdstad van het eiland, Heraklion, en ten westen van de stad Sitia, aan de Middellandse Zee. De naam Agios Nikolaos betekent hetzelfde als Sint Nikolaas in het Grieks. Bij de uitspraak van de naam Agios Nikolaos ligt de hoofdklemtoon op de tweede lettergreep van Nikolaos, wat voor Nederlandstaligen wellicht tegenintuïtief kan zijn. nl.wikipedia.org /wiki/Agios_Nikolaos   (192 words)

Agios Nikolaos (Greece) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Agios Nikolaos is a (A place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country) port town on the (A native or inhabitant of Greece) Greek island of (The largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC) Crete. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the (Click link for more info and facts about nomos (province)) nomos (province) of (Click link for more info and facts about Lasithi) Lasithi. The name Agios Nikolaos means (A bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)) Saint Nicholas. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/ag/agios_nikolaos_(greece)1.htm   (333 words)

Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece: Dilos Holiday World The lake of Agios Nikolaos is obviously the most beautiful ornament of the town. The town of Agios Nikolaos was named after the charming Byzantine chapel built on the spot called "Nissi" during the 7th AD century. The exemplary beaches of Agios Nikolaos are always among the the candidates for the prize of purity and cleanliness by the respective European Committee, earning more and more "blue flags" each year. www.dilos.com /region/crete/ag_nikol.html   (968 words)

Agios Nikolaos - Hotels in Agios Nikolaos Accommodation - Car hire Agios Nikolaos Car rental - Crete TOURnet Agios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture of Lassithi, is a picturesque and popular resort town on the bay of Mirabelo with a harbour area pulsating with activity and restaurants and cafes providing a cosmopolitan atmosphere, though the town itself has maintained its traditional style. The islands of the Cyclades are accessible from Agios Nikolaos, as are Kasos, Karpathos, and Kos of the Dodecanese. Tours may be arranged in Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Islet, to Lassithi Plateau, the town of Kritsa and its Byzantine churches. www.crete.tournet.gr /MainArea.jdp?ID=198   (526 words)

Agios Nikolaos, Sithonia, Chalkidiki Greece Agios Nikolaos, on the north-east part of Sithonia, is a mountainous village, famous for the traditional 19th century houses that are characteristic examples of popular architecture. Agios Nikolaos is close to Pirgadikia, Vourvourou and to the port of Ormos Panagias (2km), from where you can take a boat excursion to Mount Athos. Agios Nikolaos has about 2000 inhabitants and they are famous for their produced tsipouro (a strong sort of ouzo) and honey. sithonia.in-chalkidiki.com /agios_nikolaos.htm   (116 words)

History of Agios Nikolaos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) The city of Agios Nikolaos was thrust aside during the years of the Turkish occupation and was reinhabited in the 1860's by fugitives from Sfakia (Chania), from Kritsa and other parts of Crete. In 1881, Agios Nikolaos was a small picturesque village of few people and in 1900, its population was about 500 inhabitants. The museum is accommodated at one of the oldest edifices of Agios Nikolaos. users.otenet.gr /~bellevue/Links/History.htm   (460 words)

Municipality Of Lefktro Agios Nikolaos was inhabited in the beginning of the 19th century. The village's economical growth was that big that two vessels were connecting Agios Nikolaos to Peiraeus (the largest port of Greece), conveying passengers and goods from and to Agios Nikolaos. Agios Nikolaos is known for the fish-taverns located by the sea-side and around the village where the visitor can try delicious fresh fish. www.lefktro.gr /english/diamerismata/agnikolaos.php   (447 words)

Agios Nikolaos - Crete island - Greece Hermes is situated in the town of Agios Nicolaos on the north coast of Crete, which enjoys a glorious setting overlooking the beautiful Bay of Mirabello. Almost 1.500 meters from the center of Agios Nikolaos, in the heart of Crete, we created for you an elegant locus with only one goal; provide you with the most exquisite vacations. Built on a hillside overlooking to the idyllic beach of Agios Panteleymonas just 100 meters, on the north and eastern coast of Crete, and just 200 meters from the most famous gold sand beach of Voulisma are the Nimfes Villas: Melia, Kalisto and Akali. www.greekislands.com /crete/lasithi/hotels_crete_agios-nikolaos.htm   (578 words)

Agios Nikolaos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Agios Nikolaos or Ayios Nikolaos (Greek: Áγιος Νικόλαος, meaning Saint Nicholas) is a common place name in Greece and Cyprus since Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors and of all of Greece. Agios Nikolaos (Greece) a port town in Crete Ayios Nikolaos (Cyprus) a British military base in Cyprus en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Agios_Nikolaos   (118 words)

Agios Nikolaos, Crete The town center of Agias Nikolaos is a bottomless lake, which is actually not a lake because it is connected to the sea and is not bottomless because it does not go all the way to the other side of the earth. Indeed ‘Agios' as it is called in it's shortform, is an interesting town, somewhat less so in the summer when it is so packed with tourists that the local buses can barely get through the streets. Although 'Agios' once had the reputation of a party town, the area is now more likely to attract couples, young and older, and has a charm which is a far cry from the popular image which is still being banded about by guide books which were written ten or fifteen years ago. www.magicaljourneys.com /Crete/crete-discover-nikolaos.html   (629 words)

Map of Agios Nikolaos - Photos and pictures. Agios Nikolaos. Ierapetra, Vai, Sitia, Zakros, Elounda, Lassithi, ... Both towns were administrative centres and reached their pinnacle in the 3rd Century A.D. Today, Agios Nikolaos is an important centre for Administration, for the Arts and for Transport Service, and has become one of the most advanced regions for these in Crete, and in Greece. Agios Nikolaos can be reached via a direct ferry link with Piraeus harbour, Athens, and for air travel, the airport of Heraklion is only about 45 minutes drive away. There are many interesting outings to be made, for example a visit to Agios Nikolaos, to the vast Lassithi Plain with its windmills, to the Butterfly Gorge or to the beautiful palm strewn beach at Vai. www.alpha-omegaonline.com /Agios-Nicolaos-calque_EN.htm   (1738 words)

Agios Nikolaos - Reis om de Wereld: Agios Nikolaos In het voor- en najaar is Agios Nikolaos een stuk aangenamer. Agios Nikolaos is een goede uitvalsbasis om de omgeving te bezoeken. Andere tochtjes in de omgeving vanuit Agios Nikolaos zijn naar Kritse, een toeristisch dorpje met pittoreske straatjes en winkeltjes. www.reisomdewereld.nl /zuideuropa/agiosnikolaos.html   (388 words)

Lasithi Agios Nikolaos East Crete Greece The prefecture of Lasithi occupies the far -eastern part of the island and it is divided into 8 municipalities: Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia, Neapoli, Makri Gialos, Lefki, Oropedio (Lasithi Plateau) and Itanos. It is embraced by three seas: the Cretan Sea in the north, the Libyan Sea in the south, the Carpathian Sea in the east, whilst in the west, the mountain range of Dikti prevails imposingly, spreading its verdant mountainsides down to the plains of Mirabello and those of Ierapetra, in a picturesque contrast. Agios Nikolaos is the picturesque capital of Lasithi, so it is the centre of many starting points for the public buses' destinations. www.creteisland.gr /english/lasithi   (481 words)

Greek islands -Agios Nikolaos Elounda- Crete-quick crete-guide of crete,luxury travel, holidays around the world Nikolaos built on the north-western side of the Mirabello Gulf, is the capital of Lasithi prefecture. The lake of Agios Nikolaos, linked to the sea by a narrow canal, is the main attraction of the town. The port of Agios Nikolaos, where most of the bars, restaurants and taverns are located, is also the starting point for daytrips to Spinalonga, Elounda and Merabello bay. www.maps-of-greece.com /greece-guide/Crete/Lasithi.htm   (603 words)

Lasithi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major tows are Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli. On the foot of Mount Dikti lies the Lasithi Plateau, famous for its windmills. Mass tourism is served by places like Vai, Agios Nikolaos and the island of Chrissi. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lasithi   (168 words)

MINOAN Apartments - AGIOS NIKOLAOS, CRETE, GREECE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Agios Nikolaos, with 9.500 inhabitants, is the capital of the Lassithi province of Crete. Today, Agios Nikolaos is an international, cosmopolitan tourist resort, able to accommodate, effectively and efficiently, thousands of visitors each year. Agios Nikolaos is the ideal place for rest and fun, all year round and for all ages, combining the traditional hospitality with the authenticity of the genuine Cretan way of life. www.minoikon.gr /area_en.html   (236 words)

Accommodation in Crete. Hotels and apartments. Agios Nikolaos Century A.D. Today, Agios Nikolaos is an important centre for Administration, for the Arts and for Transport Service, and has become one of the most advanced regions for these in Crete, and in Greece. For example a trip to the old mountain village of Kritza, to the Lassithi plain, to Malia or intriguing Spinalonga, the island with mellow stone venetian buildings, which in times past was used as a leper colony. Agios Nikolaos can be reached via a direct ferry link with Piraeus harbour, Athens, and for air travel, the airport of Heraklion is only about 45 minutes drive away. www.alpha-omegaonline.co.uk /Crete/hotels/e.agiosnikolaos/e.htm   (393 words)

Agios Nikolaos, Sithonia, Halkidiki, Greece The Agios Nikolaos region is located 117 kilometers from Thessaloniki, at the beginning of the Sithonia peninsula. Even though Agios Nikolaos is a mountainous village, its seashores (of thirty and more kilometers), with beautiful picturesque bays and clean sandy beaches, are located nearby and are well known for their fine sand and deep blue waters. The port of Agios Nikolaos is the small harbor of Ormos Panagias, only 2,5 kilometers from the village, from where tourist boats make daily cruises around the Athos peninsula, as well as small stops at the exotic island of, Ammouliani and Ouranoupolis, the gate of Agion Oros. halkidiki.com /agios-nikolaos   (249 words)

Agios Nikolaos in Crete, Greece, pictures and information, beaches, nature, travel, hotels, apartments, car rental And although Agios Nikolaos is rather a big place compared to other villages on Crete (it has close to 10.000 inhabitants, and many more tourists visiting), I, as a person that likes peace and quiet spots, still thinks this place is okay. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the nomos Lassithi. Agios Nikolaos got it's name from the old church with the same name, the Agios Nikolaos Church (the patron saint of sailors). www.angelfire.com /me4/greekislands/nikolaos.html   (327 words)

Agios Nikolaos in Crete - hotels conference centres luxury breaks exclusive car rentals limousines planes jets yachts ... Agios Nikolaos is the ideal place for your valuable time of vacation. All year Agios Nikolaos in the magnificent island of Crete is blessed with a warm sunshine lasting over than 300 days in the entire year! Agios Nikolaos is served by the airport of Heraklion, which is less than an hour away, by car. www.agiosnikolaos.com   (207 words)

Agios Nikolaos Hotels - On The Beach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) We have hotels in the Crete town of Agios Nikolaos for all tastes, ages and budgets. Agios Nikolaos is an ideal holiday destination for families, couples and singles. Finding cheap hotels in Agios Nikolaos is easy when you book through OT Beach, even if you looking for a last minute Crete holiday. www.otbeach.com /cheap-holidays/greece/crete/resort-hotels/agios-nikolaos-hotels-01648.html   (246 words)

Agios Nikolaos Hotels Lassithi Crete Greece - Hotels, Studios Apartments, Rent rooms in Agios Nikolaos Crete (Kreta) Agios Nikolaos is the capital and the main port of the prefecture of Lassithi and a popular tourist destination on the island of Crete. Agios Nikolaos has a well developed tourist infrastructure and provides visitors with an abundance of hotels, rooms for rent, apartments, entertainment venues, restaurants and tavernas. This C' class hotel is located in Agios Nikolaos, in the Lassithi prefecture of Crete, just 1 km from Agios Nikolaos port, 55 km from Heraklion Town and 50 m from the beautiful Ammoudi beach. www.united-hellas.com /greece-hotels/crete-island/lassithi-hotels/agios-nikolaos/1007.html   (408 words)

Crete Holidays/bestemmingen/Agios Nikolaos.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) Agios Nikolaos heeft een uniek klimaat, de lucht is hier niet vochtig. Leuker is het echter om in Plaka een vissersbootje te charteren voor een privé bezoek. Agios Nikolaos leeft echter alleen in de zomer. www.crete-holidays.net /agiosnikolaos_nl.html   (303 words)

Agios Nikolaos Accommodations - Home, Apartment and Villa Vacation Rentals in Greece Agios Nikolaos Accommodations - ID#75546 - 2 bedrooms. Agios Nikolaos Accommodation - ID#56398 - 1 bedroom. Agios Nikolaos Apartment Rental - ID#56397 - 1 bedroom. www.ownerdirect.com /accommodations/agiosnikolaos.htm   (277 words)

Crete Bus Schedules | Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and east Crete Agios Nikolaos - Malia - Stalida - Hersonissos - Heraklion: Agios Nikolaos - Kalo Chorio - Istron - Pachia Ammos - Ierapetra: Agios Nikolaos - Kalo Chorio - Istron - Sitia: www.cretetravel.com /Bus_schedules/Agios_Nikolaos.htm   (721 words)

Agios Nikolaos-Sithonia Net Nikolaos came to be from various small settlements of the area, to which at some time migrants from Peloponnesus were added. The tradition of Agio Oros mentions that in Agio Nikolao were very good skilled workmen. (Lets mention that Agios Nikolaos parish the church of Agiou Georgiou, but their patron saint is Agia Paraskevi. www.sithonianet.gr /sithoniauk/agiosnikolaosuk/agn_indexuk.htm   (575 words)

Agios Nikolaos in Kozani The metropolitan church of Agios Nikolaos, the foundations of which were laid in 1664 by Harisis Trandas, Kozani. Kozani's cathedral, Ayios Nikolaos, is a three-aisled vaulted basilica with a pitched roof. Its cornerstone was laid in 1664 by the town's leading notable Harisis Trantas, and it underwent subsequent extensions and repairs in the 18th and early 20th century. www.macedonian-heritage.gr /HellenicMacedonia/en/C3.6.2.html   (154 words)

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