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The town of Heraklion is only an hour away(65 kilometres) from Agios Nikolaos and regular boat are linking the town to the harbour of Piraeus during the summer season.
Agios Nikolaos has been built on the site of the ancient town of Lato. The town flourished during the 3rd century BC. It was an autonomous city which minted its own coins and kept flourishing and expanding during the Roman and Early Byzantine periods.
During the Venetian rule, the Mirabello (Lovely View) Fortress was built on a hill, to protect the small harbour. There aren’t any remains from this construction and the only thing reminding the existence of this construction is the name of the bay once dominated by the fortress.
During the Turkish domination the town was inhabited but its harbour was used. A small settlement started to develop around the port during the last years of the Turkish rule.
This settlement was called Agios Nikolaos because of the old and lovely domed church which stood on the peninsula of the port.
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Agios Nikolaos is a really attractive town where traditional and old buildings are harmoniously blended with the modern constructions.
The lovely port is ideal for romantic and relaxing walks and the waterfront is boarded by pleasant cafes and restaurants.
Agios Nikolaos has every tourist facilities one may need and accommodations of all categories and kinds. The night life is very intense and vivid in this attractive town, and therefore lively bars and clubs can be found easily.
One of the best places of the town is the Voulismeni Lake which is, in its middle, linked to the sea by a canal.
Cafes, restaurants and bars are boarding the coasts of the lake, and create a charming and picturesque atmosphere.
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