Eastern Crete’s cultural hub is ideal for dinner with a view

In the town of Agios Nikolaos, the already leisurely pace of Cretan life slows down to little more than a crawl. Ag Nik – as the locals know it – benefits from 3 separate seafronts: a lake and port, a beach and a marina. Each of these areas has its own distinct feel and one of the most enjoyable ways to spend an evening in this small town is by meandering between the 3.

Start at Kitroplatia beach, where you can enjoy the sunset at one of the polished cafe-bars before strolling into town for dinner at the marina, a wonderful spot for yacht-watching. Take a walk across Agios Nikolaos before finishing the evening at Voulismeni Lake, the town’s spiritual heart and nightlife centre of all kinds.