Location

Informations about Agios Nikolaos 

Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the region of Lasithi, in eastern Crete. It's a popular holiday destination as it offers many different things to do and it has a mild climate all year long.

The town of Agios Nikolaos is perfect for food, shopping and endless strolling in its stylish streets. Close to the town you can find many beautiful beaches and resorts such as Elounda beach, Plaka or Istro. 

How to get to Agios Nikolaos

One of the easiest ways to get to Agios Nikolaos is by ferry and bus from the ports of Heraklion or Sitia. 

There are frequent ferry routes from the port of Piraeus in Athens to Heraklion and Sitia. There are also daily bus services to Agios Nikolaos from the other big cities in Crete. 

The bus ride from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos is approximately 1 hr and the ride from Sitia to Agios Nikolaos is about 1.5 hr. 

The town of Agios Nikolaos is also located 60km from the airport Nikos Kazantzakis in Heraklion and 67km from the airport Vintsentzos Kornaros in Sitia.

Important phone numbers for your stay in Agios Nikolaos

Some useful contact numbers for Agios Nikolaos: 

• Agios Nikolaos General Hospital: +30 2841343000
• Agios Nikolaos Police: +30 2841090415
• Agios Nikolaos citizen service center (KEP): +30 2841340201
• Bus services (KTEL Lasithiou): +30 2841022234