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Beach Agios Nikolaos
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About
Beach Agios Nikolaos is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 450th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 82.1 km away from its center, the city of Καστέλλι. It is one of the beaches of Bali settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Beach Agios Nikolaos coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Karavostasi Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Beach overall scores
Beach Agios Nikolaos (Crete) is located outside the Bali 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 Crete island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Beach Agios Nikolaos with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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.
User reviews
"This beach is stunning with its gray pebbles and crystal-clear water. It's a sight to behold and perfect for a relaxing day in the sun."
Rico Santos.
"Positive: The ocean is stunning and the beach offers a peaceful and secluded atmosphere.
Negative: Unfortunately, there is a significant amount of litter and the beach can be difficult to access."
Larsen Koenig
User reviews
"This beach is stunning with its gray pebbles and crystal-clear water. It's a sight to behold and perfect for a relaxing day in the sun."
Rico Santos.
"Positive: The ocean is stunning and the beach offers a peaceful and secluded atmosphere.
Negative: Unfortunately, there is a significant amount of litter and the beach can be difficult to access."
Larsen Koenig
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Panormos 3 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ταβέρνα Συνολάκης• 10 min walk
- Olive night club• 15 min walk
- Cafe• 18 min walk
- Café-Snack SOPASIS• 19 min walk
Attractions
- Bali Port• 20 min walk
- Ιερά Μονή Τιμίου Προ...• 20 min walk
- Cliff jumping spot• 21 min walk
- Belvedere del Cuore• 21 min walk
Transport
- HER• 38.5km
- Bus station Tympaki• 38.1km
- Club Calimera Sunshi...• 33.3km
Localities
- Bali• 1.4km
- Kastelli• 82.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Beach Agios Nikolaos?
The beachline of Beach Agios Nikolaos is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Beach Agios Nikolaos?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Beach Agios Nikolaos, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Beach Agios Nikolaos good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Beach Agios Nikolaos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Beach Agios Nikolaos good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Beach Agios Nikolaos secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Beach Agios Nikolaos?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Beach Agios Nikolaos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ταβέρνα Συνολάκης is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Beach Agios Nikolaos?
There are 402 places to stay in the Beach Agios Nikolaos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Beach Agios Nikolaos include:
- The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort
- Casa D'Oro Suites by Estia 'Adults Only'
- Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Beach Agios Nikolaos from parking?
The Beach Agios Nikolaos has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Beach Agios Nikolaos?
There are 4 attractions near Beach Agios Nikolaos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bali Port located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Beach Agios Nikolaos?
The month with the highest temperature in Beach Agios Nikolaos is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Beach Agios Nikolaos (Crete island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Beach Agios Nikolaos (Crete island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Beach Agios Nikolaos for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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