Top 10 Must See Attractions
1. Archaeological Museum of Aghios Nikolaos
With beautiful antiquities from the Minoan Civilization and the Palace of Zarkos east Crete.
2. Byzantine Church of Aghios Nikolaos
The oldest Byzantine Church in Crete 7th century with beautiful trescoes at the entrance of the Hotel.
3. Village of Kritsa and “Panagia Kera”
Byzantine church. A very beautiful untouched village only 10 km from Aghios Nikolaos. Famous church of Virgin Mary with unique architecture and beautiful frescoes and old icons.
4. The Plateau of Lassithi
The mountain of Lassithi and the Plateau of the Wind Mills with the cave “Diktaion Andron” where Zeus, King of Olympic Gods, was born.
5. Spinaloga island with the Venitian Castle
A beautiful excursion by boat in the Mirabello Bay.
6. Kri – Kri Island
Just across the bay 2 miles from the Hotel. A natural reserve of the rare wild Cretan goat Kri – Kri.
7. The ruins of Minoan Palace of Malia
The ruins of Minoan Palace of Malia and the excavation site.
8. The Byzantine Monastery of Toplou
The Byzantine Monastery of Toplou with famous icons collection unique in the world. Producer of excellent wine, Virgin Olive Oil and Cretan Raki.
9. The Knossos Palace
Home of the legendary King Minos with the Labyrinth and the King’s treasures at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. A unique collection of frescoes, paintings, jewellery of the Minoan civilization 2000b.c.
10. The Beaches of Elafonissos and Falasserna
Both awarded by the European Union among the 100 best beaches in the world.
