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Agios Nikolaos is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 207th place out of 1022 beaches in the South Aegean region 90.5 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Angali settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Agios Nikolaos coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Agali beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
Agios Nikolaos (South Aegean) is located outside the Angali settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Folegandros island, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Prassa 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Light fine pebble
Agia Kiriaki 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Platys Gialos 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Provatas 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Provatas 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Vathy 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water
Provatas 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Angali 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Karavostasis 0 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Karavostasis 1.1 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Agios Nikolaos. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Agios Nikolaos implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Agios Nikolaos is covered with light small pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Agios Nikolaos, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Agios Nikolaos is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Agios Nikolaos can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Agios Nikolaos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taverna Agios Nikolaos is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 65 places to stay in the Agios Nikolaos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Agios Nikolaos include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Agios Nikolaos has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.
There are 4 attractions near Agios Nikolaos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de Ramòn Varela located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Agios Nikolaos is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Stegna 2.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lindos 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kamari 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Perivolos (Perissa) 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Lambi 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Faliraki 1.4 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pefki 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Psalidi 1 km
Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Charaki 1.1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Koskinou 2.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Afantou 3.1 km
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