East Crete Tips and Tours-Suggestions form Travel Experts for Crete Kreta.com for your stay in Agios Nikolaos
All services for your Holidays On Crete from one single Source
+The hidden beach
Xerokamposin the southeast of Crete
+ Visit the south-Coast City
Ierapetra with the Arabic influence and then drive eastwards in direction Koutsouras about 1 km before you arrive the coastal village Koutsouras there is the entry of the “Red Butterfly Gorge”. 400 m from the Communal Park of Koutsouras is the starting point with the sign "Dasaki Butterfly Gorge Spring" the home of all butterfly species of Crete, especially the Red Butterflies”. It is a low-level hiking with red marks this hiking can be also be done with children. After this 2-hrs-hike your bathing suits could be wet in the beach of the small coastal village
Makri Gialos. This hiking tour can be done from May-October, not before my as the water level in the gorge is too high.
+ Day-Cruise to the offshore Island
Koufonissi This small Island is a Wildlife Refuge. Due to its stunning natural beauty and important ecosystem, it has been included in the European initiative NATURA 2000. This day-cruise can be booked in advance price per person 35 €.
+ The Palm Forest
Vai and its Monastery
Toplou for this day trip you must start early in the morning. You must arrive there before the crowds arrive with the huge tourist-buses. Even it is over-crowded in the summertime, it is worth to see! A real paradise for bathing when you arrive there before the crowds. We started from Agios Nikolaos at 4 AM!
+Visit
SpinalongaThe Spinalonga - Fort & Island Spinalonga is in the gulf of Elounda, it is one of the most famous places on the island! The rocky island is situated directly opposite the village of Plaka, the fortified islet is a classic excursion. The history of Spinalonga goes back to the antiquity when the islet contained an ancient acropolis and protected the ancient sunken city of Olous. The trips to the Island Spinalonga from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda or Plaka are organized tours. The archaeological sites are opened at least 9am to 5:45pm but it can be from 8am in Summer. In the wintertime from November to March it is closed, sometimes it may open on weekends if the weather is good.
+ One of the most renowned table lands of Crete is
the Lassithi Plateau with its dam and its Monastery Kera Kardiotissis
+ On the wheels southwards “On Hippies Trail + Culture” first you visit the archaeological site
and Gortys and then you continue southwards to the excavations of
Phaistos then in direction to the “Hippie-Village”
Matala
Crete is a huge island with a great history. We cannot show all excursion options here, but we can show the most important ones.
Explore Crete’s stunning landscapes, taking your time to visit the highlights you want to see. With one of our self-drive tours, you will discover Crete on your own terms and make memories of a lifetime!
Send us your preferences and you´ll get your detailed personal itinerary after your booking. We are always on call to handle any unforeseen situations during your trip. We are your personal advisor when it comes for perfect holidays on Crete.
Kreta.com - You are in good hands!
Candia Park Village is one of the best family beach resorts in Crete. Combining the authentic sensation of Greek hospitality with the pleasures of simplicity Cretan lifestyle. A family-friendly Resort with its various accommodation options and experienced child-friendly staff. Kreta.com the Crete-Travel-Experts recommendation: All from one source: best deals for convertibles, airport-transfers and excursions. With your travel documents you will receive personalized excursion suggestions.