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Agios Nikolaos Family-friendly activities

Our most recommended Agios Nikolaos Family-friendly activities

Agios Nikolaos: Semi-Submarine Cruise

1. Agios Nikolaos: Semi-Submarine Cruise

Board a comfortable air-conditioned semi-submarine vessel at the port of Agios Nikolaos. Discover marine life which inhabits the coastal waters of Agioi Pantes Island. Learn more about the flora and fauna you will see from the onboard audio guide. See many different species of colorful fish as the boat crew feeds them. If you are lucky, you may spot curious sea turtles, dolphins, and seals who sometimes choose to investigate the vessel. In the second part of the tour, take a seat on the main deck of the boat in order to admire the spectacular views of Agios Nikolaos Bay. Feel the sea breeze as you cruise through the bay before heading back to the port.

Agios Nikolaos: Fun Cruise Around Elounda Bay

2. Agios Nikolaos: Fun Cruise Around Elounda Bay

Experience a boat trip on the bright blue Mirabello Bay with this unforgettable cruise from Agios Nikolaos. Begin your cruise from Agios Nikolaos harbor. It takes about an hour of a slow cruise along Mirabello gulf to arrive at Kolokytha beach. The boat will anchor there and you will be able to enjoy the turquoise, crystal clear waters for about one hour and fifteen minutes. Relax on the boat, and explore these isolated beaches. Then, head to Spinalonga, the famous lepers’ island. Take a cruise around the waters of the Island and then head to the second hidden paradise, the Skistra gulf. Revel in a perfect place for snorkeling and relaxing. Stop there for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and more. Access many “sea toys” to enjoy your time there. The romantic atmosphere of the island along with the extraordinary landscapes makes the cruise ideal for unforgettable memories surrounded by your family and closest friends.

Hersonissos: Acqua Plus Water Park Entrance Ticket

3. Hersonissos: Acqua Plus Water Park Entrance Ticket

Spend a special day in one of the largest water parks on Crete. Pre-book an entrance ticket to Acqua Plus Water Park, approximately 26 kilometers east of Heraklion, and enjoy over 50 different slides, games and facilities where the friendly and helpful staff await you. Enjoy adrenaline thrills at different slides, and attractions, like the Aqua Slalom, Black Holes, and Crazy River. Alternatively, get in some serious relaxation on a lazy river. Visitors of all ages can find something to suit among the dozens of different slides, making it an ideal day out for the entire family. Swim in the main pool, or slip and slide down the 262-foot (80-meter) hydrotube. Relax on the lazy river or at the hydromassage pool. The park even has a garden section where you can see Cretan flowers, palm trees, and bougainvillea, along with French marigolds and many other flowers.

From Lasithi Area: Richtis Gorge Experience

4. From Lasithi Area: Richtis Gorge Experience

Your experience starts from Agios Nikolaos, heading east with the Gulf of Mirabello on your left side. You will then drive to Istron and the stunning beaches of Karavostasi, as wel as Agios Panteleimonasm Golden Beach Voulisma and the village of Kavousi. Following that, you will visit the Minoan settlement of Azoria where the oldest olive tree in the world is located. You will then explore the mouth of the mind boggling Richtis Gorge, where you will explore an amazing trail within the gorge see the falls of Richtis. The falls. will prove to be a provider of wonderful images, and will be well worth the effort of walking along the trail, which leads to a pebbled beach. The hike is very easy, even for young children, and on the way back you can stroll around the alleys of the picturesque village of Tourloti

Agios Nikolaos: Mirabello Bay Fishing Trip

5. Agios Nikolaos: Mirabello Bay Fishing Trip

Start your boat trip from the port of Ormos Bay of Agios Nikolaos and marvel around the calm waters of the gulf, which has been of vital significance for the development of the region and enjoy an unforgetable fishing exprience The boat provide all the available fishing equipment you need independently you are an experience fisherman or not. You can try all the available technique of rod fishing such as jigging, live bait fishing, trolling and such more. You have the opportunity to live with a professional fisherman the relaxing experience of fishing, while enjoying the tour by a local who knows stone by stone the unique destination of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda The captain explains the types of fish that are found in the area depending on the season, talks to you about the history of the island and its culture, guides you to the most beautiful places of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda and stops in many drylands until you catch fish. In addition, you can reach quiet beaches, inaccessible and enchanting, to enjoy your swim in the waters of the Aegean, or indulge in snorkelling to admire the seabed of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda You can choose the cruising places, the places you will like to swim, so that you can enjoy every moment! Explore the beautiful island of Spinalonga, a fortress-island that was built when the Venetians occupied Crete, which survives to this day. It is a remarkable monument of World Cultural Heritage and is worth visiting! The island’s history was a source of inspiration for many movies and Victoria Hislop’s best seller “The Island”.

Self-Drive JeepTour to Thripti Mountains and small villages

6. Self-Drive JeepTour to Thripti Mountains and small villages

Explore the “wild heart” of East Crete, undiscovered by tourism, where “time” seems to stand still. A combination of tar and off roads, will guide you from Ierapetra to the mountains of Thripti . A highlight of the tour is the stop at the summit Afentis (850 m) with an unforgettable panoramic view on both seas (Libyan/Aegean). We continue to Kavousi, where you can admire the oldest olive tree in the world (3250 years). In Mochlos, you can enjoy the "greek cuisine" in a typical tavern. Our trip continues through the vine yards and olive fields, among small chapels, towards authentic villages with their simple lifestyle (Sfaka, Lastros-known as the “cat village”). To end this adventures day, refresh yourselves in the crystal clear water at the bay of Tholos. An unforgettable day for nature lovers and adventurers

From Elounda: Minoan Palaces with Winery & Matala Beach Tour

7. From Elounda: Minoan Palaces with Winery & Matala Beach Tour

Hop down to the heart of Central Crete, the beloved land of our ancestors, and let the wonders of the Minoan world collide on this luxurious passage of time. From the comfort of a premium chauffeured vehicle & escorted by our top local insider revel in the endless luxuries of the ancient Messara plain where wine-red fertile soils treasure lavish vineyards & the oldest olive groves stretch perennially toward the horizon. Visit a family award-winning winery set on the peak of allure panoramas & let our passionate winemakers immerse you into their intoxicating world. Luxuriate in ages unearthing the Bronze Age palaces of Phaistos & Gortyna along with storied villages & monasteries.

From Elounda or Agios Nikolaos: Private Truffle Hunting Tour

8. From Elounda or Agios Nikolaos: Private Truffle Hunting Tour

Immerse yourself in Cretan culture with a private day trip into its renowned truffle country: Lasithi Plateau. Take part in a traditional truffle hunt and learn about the art of cooking them from a local chef. Enjoy stops at the village of Krasi, Psychro Cave, and an ancient monastery. Get picked up from your accommodation in Elounda or Agios Nikolaos and head into the striking Lasithi Plateau. Join a search for the rare Cretan black truffle. Hear all about the importance of this typical ingredient and learned how to cook it in a typical family restaurant. Travel through the vast fields and iconic windmills of the plateau while gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between recipes, people, and traditions. Explore the quaint village of Krasi, admire the mindblowing formations of Psychro Cave, and see an ancient monastery.

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What people are saying about Agios Nikolaos

Totally worth €18. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the first swimming spot. You can go into the water from the boat or overland to a small beach. You stay there for 1.5 hours before continuing to Spinalonga. It was enough for me to drive around the island once, because you can see everything well enough from the boat. Then it goes back towards Agios Nikolaos. There is a second stop, this time just for a swim from the boat. Both have been very beautiful bays. The boat is not crowded, you can find places in the sun and in the shade. The DJ knows exactly when to play more mood and when to play quiet music. If you absolutely want to snorkel, you should get one on the boat in good time, wait a little until the first ones are ready or bring your own equipment. You can buy food and drink on the boat, a small portion of watermelon will be provided. We enjoyed the time!

Super nice and child-friendly staff. Especially on the pier we were well looked after and entertained. Despite heavy seas, many fish could be seen. But unfortunately also how little value is placed in this country on proper waste disposal and the avoidance of plastic.

It was a very nice experience, it's really a great activity. You can see a lot of fish and a lot is explained about it. Unfortunately no turtle seen :(

Lots of fun with a great team managing the experience. The addition of a DJ made it a lot more fun!

Superb activated! A DJ who plays chill music throughout the excursion