{"id":12510,"date":"2023-08-03T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T13:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/"},"modified":"2023-08-03T15:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T13:46:12","slug":"agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/","title":{"rendered":"Agios Nikolaos: 10 must-see sights and addresses!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#Agios_Nikolaos_a_splendid_Cretan_postcard\" >Agios Nikolaos: a splendid Cretan postcard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#Where_is_Agios_Nikolaos_in_Crete\" >Where is Agios Nikolaos in Crete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Agios_Nikolaos\" >Where to sleep in Agios Nikolaos?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#Find_your_hotel\" >Find your hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#Our_favorite_hotel_Daios_Cove_Luxury_Resort_Villa\" >Our favorite hotel: Daios Cove Luxury Resort &amp; Villa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#Rent_a_villa\" >Rent a villa!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#What_to_do_in_Agios_Nikolaos_in_2023_Our_Top_10\" >What to do in Agios Nikolaos in 2023? Our Top 10<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#1_Strolling_the_streets_of_Agios_Nikolaos\" >1. Strolling the streets of Agios Nikolaos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#2_Rent_a_boat_with_or_without_skipper\" >2. Rent a boat with or without skipper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#3_Lake_Voulismeni\" >3. Lake Voulismeni<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#4_Dining_at_Pelagos_Fish_Tavern\" >4. Dining at Pelagos Fish Tavern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#5_Take_a_boat_to_the_island_of_Spinalonga\" >5. Take a boat to the island of Spinalonga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#6_Visit_the_village_of_Elounda\" >6. Visit the village of Elounda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#7_Beaches_where_to_swim_in_Agios_Nikolaos\" >7. Beaches: where to swim in Agios Nikolaos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#8_Go_shopping\" >8. Go shopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#9_See_the_Minotaur_with_your_own_eyes\" >9. See the Minotaur with your own eyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#10_Sailing_to_Santorini\" >10. Sailing to Santorini<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/agios-nikolaos-5-must-sees\/#Agios_Nikolaos_weather_whats_the_weather_like_all_year_round\" >Agios Nikolaos weather: what&#8217;s the weather like all year round?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just 60km from Crete&#8217;s capital (Heraklion), Agios Nikolaos is well worth a bus or cab ride! Here you&#8217;ll discover one of Crete&#8217;s most charming towns, with its lake and port as a highlight, overlooked by cliffs, nature, colors and good addresses. Speaking of good addresses, we&#8217;ve also tested the city&#8217;s cutest and most succulent restaurant: The Pelagos <strong>(see our video below!<\/strong>). Follow the guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Your cheap flight to Greece: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/click.transavia.com\/tickets\/?tt=27687_12_411901_&amp;r=%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Transavia good deals<\/a><\/li><li>The best vacation of your life: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/greece-l169010\/?partner_id=2YI5ZDH&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=links-display\" target=\"_blank\">Top activities in Greece<\/a><\/li><li>Sleep in paradise : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?region=1716&amp;aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;label=links-display\" target=\"_blank\">Your cheap hotel in Greece<\/a><\/li><li>With or without skipper : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickandboat.com\/uk\/boat-hire\/greece?fl=218\" target=\"_blank\">Your private cruise in Greece<\/a><\/li><li>With family or friends : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villanovo.com\/villa-rentals\/europe\/greece\/?acode=YtIWUa7l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your villa with pool in Greece<\/a><\/li><li>Go from island to island : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.com\/?dfpid=5083&amp;affid=3&amp;rurl=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your ferry in Greece<\/a><\/li><li>Heymondo: <a href=\"https:\/\/heymondo.com\/?utm_medium=Afiliado&amp;utm_source=LACRETEAUTREMENT_EN&amp;utm_campaign=PRINCIPAL&amp;cod_descuento=LACRETEAUTREMENT_EN&amp;ag_campaign=LINKS_DISPLAY&amp;agencia=B2JmBuhRHD9JboE1VGZss3a7NQJf1OhVZPCI3GEv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your travel insurance<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agios_Nikolaos_a_splendid_Cretan_postcard\"><\/span>Agios Nikolaos: a splendid Cretan postcard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agios Nikolaos is an enchanted and colorful interlude that&#8217;s a must on any trip to Crete. <strong>Stroll around with your eyes wide open, all the more so when the weather&#8217;s fine<\/strong>. The town &#8211; one of the most beautiful on the island &#8211; is built around an inland lagoon<strong>(Lake Voulismeni<\/strong>) on the magnificent bay of Mirabello, which is nothing more than the town&#8217;s small port in the final analysis, and is dominated by the mountains to the east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The little port of Agios Nikolaos\" class=\"wp-image-17243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port.jpg 1089w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By day, the harbor is dotted with brightly colored fishing boats; by night, the water reflects the lights of the cluster of taverns and restaurants. The narrow streets that wind through the city are lined with bars and stores, as well as some fair churches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Agios_Nikolaos_in_Crete\"><\/span>Where is Agios Nikolaos in Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find Agios Nikolaos on the northern part of the island of Crete, slightly to the west, very close to many places to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d417341.1456857022!2d25.433264036301637!3d35.194568289862445!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x149081779ad004d5%3A0x8469b9905a075540!2zw4FnaW9zIE5pa8OzbGFvcywgR3LDqGNl!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1632473255930!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some routes to take from Agios Nikolaos: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heraklion &#8211; Agios Nikolaos : 62km and 56min by car, for those who land in the capital<\/li><li>Elounda &#8211; Agios Nikolaos : 18km and 10 min by car<\/li><li>Malia &#8211; Agios Nikolaos : 29 km and 31 min to get to the Cretan seaside resort<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Agios_Nikolaos\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Agios Nikolaos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_hotel\"><\/span>Find your hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find a cheaper hotel in Agios Nikolaos, we also invite you to make your choice among all the hotels present on this map of the tourist destination:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2169543\" data-target_aid=\"2169543\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"35.1899597\" data-longitude=\"25.7164166\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Agios Nikolaos, Greece\" data-zoom=\"15\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2169543\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_favorite_hotel_Daios_Cove_Luxury_Resort_Villa\"><\/span>Our favorite hotel: Daios Cove Luxury Resort &amp; Villa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agios Nikolaos, in many ways, can be seen as a luxury destination. Some of the local hotels are absolutely magnificent, such as the renowned <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/daios-cove-luxury-resort-and-villas.en.html?aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daios Cove Luxury Resort &amp; Villa<\/a><\/span>:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>luxurious rooms,  <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>sea view,  <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>private beach,  <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>infinity pool<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"529\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1081\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-luxe-agios-nikolaos.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-luxe-agios-nikolaos.jpg 959w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-luxe-agios-nikolaos-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hotel-luxe-agios-nikolaos-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/daios-cove-luxury-resort-and-villas.en.html?aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">MORE PHOTOS<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_a_villa\"><\/span>Rent a villa!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t feel like sleeping in a hotel? Don&#8217;t worry: opt for a villa rental with pool in Agios Nikolaos! The perfect way to spend a serene, luxurious vacation in Crete<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"575\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2453\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-avec-piscine-agios-nikolaos.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-avec-piscine-agios-nikolaos.png 1023w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-avec-piscine-agios-nikolaos-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-avec-piscine-agios-nikolaos-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villanovo.fr\/location-villas\/europe\/grece\/crete\/agios-nikolaos\/?acode=YtIWUa7l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Rent a villa in Agios Nikolaos<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Agios_Nikolaos_in_2023_Our_Top_10\"><\/span>What to do in Agios Nikolaos in 2023? Our Top 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a few days, you&#8217;ll be tempted to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not that Agios isn&#8217;t worth a look, on the contrary, but there are plenty of sights to see in the surrounding area&#8230; But as for the village of Agios Nikolaos: what to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Strolling_the_streets_of_Agios_Nikolaos\"><\/span>1. Strolling the streets of Agios Nikolaos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lac-agios-nikolaos-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Agios Nikolaos view\" class=\"wp-image-17248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lac-agios-nikolaos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lac-agios-nikolaos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lac-agios-nikolaos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lac-agios-nikolaos.jpg 1089w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probably the first thing you&#8217;ll do when you get there. Starting with the town&#8217;s picturesque and colorful port. Sailboats and small blue boats rub shoulders. Just like shops, restaurants, bars and caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the houses in the center are also colorful, making Agios Nikolaos look like a small Greek paradise on a sunny day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Rent_a_boat_with_or_without_skipper\"><\/span>2. Rent a boat with or without skipper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a place like this, treat yourself to the pleasure and luxury of a trip out to sea. With friends, lovers or family, discover Agios Nikolaos from the sea and its transparent blue waters. Sailboats, catamarans, motorboats and even schooners: you&#8217;ll find everything you need on the link below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4691\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/louer-bateau-crete.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/louer-bateau-crete.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/louer-bateau-crete-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/louer-bateau-crete-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/louer-bateau-crete-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/louer-bateau-crete-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/louer-bateau-crete-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickandboat.com\/location-bateau\/agiosnikolaos?fl=218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">FIND YOUR BOAT WITH OR WITHOUT SKIPPER HERE &#x26f5;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lake_Voulismeni\"><\/span>3. Lake Voulismeni<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A striking geographical feature, \u00c1gios Nik\u00f3laos (or \u00c1yos Nik\u00f3laos in Greek) is a village nestled on many hills. You&#8217;ll need to climb up and down regularly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But above all, it&#8217;s this village in the center of Agios and its hills that gives the place its unique character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1089\" height=\"613\" data-id=\"17243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port.jpg\" alt=\"The little port of Agios Nikolaos\" class=\"wp-image-17243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port.jpg 1089w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-port-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1089px) 100vw, 1089px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-id=\"17171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-crete.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-crete.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-crete-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-crete-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-crete-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walks around Lake Voulismeni are both romantic and pleasurable. Small bridges, trees, street art and boats await you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dining_at_Pelagos_Fish_Tavern\"><\/span>4. Dining at Pelagos Fish Tavern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located between the lake and the coastline, the Pelagos Fish Tavern restaurant will welcome you with kindness, decoration and incredible dishes (address: \u03a3\u03c4\u03c1\u03b1\u03c4\u03b7\u03b3\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03bf\u03c1\u03b1\u03ba\u03b111, Ag. Nikolaos 721 00).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And since pictures speak louder than words, here&#8217;s our video tour of Pelagos:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lacreteautrement\/video\/7238567014149770522\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Take_a_boat_to_the_island_of_Spinalonga\"><\/span>5. Take a boat to the island of Spinalonga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another unusual sight is the island of Spinalonga, just 15km from Agios Nikolaos. Located off the coast of the fishing village of Elounda, Spinalonga is a unique peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-196 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/spinalonga.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in Elounda?\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/spinalonga.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/spinalonga-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/spinalonga-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly, today it is a fortress with a breathtaking view over the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by walls through and through, but also with clear waters to explore, we recommend this place for its history. Built by the Venetians in 1579, the islet fortress of Spinalonga has long protected Elounda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous boats depart from Agios Nikolaos every day to allow you to discover this unique sight in Crete. <strong>Book your tickets in advance below<\/strong>:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"us-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"art-agios-nikolaos-spinalonga\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"156096,156111,412347\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Visit_the_village_of_Elounda\"><\/span>6. Visit the village of Elounda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-183 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re thinking of exploring the fortifications of Spinalonga, you might as well stop opposite, at Elounda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fishing village like so many others in Crete and Greece, but so charming, the place is, like Agios Nikolaos, never more beautiful than on a blue day. The colors of the village&#8217;s old buildings come to life, as the sun beats down on the turquoise waters that bathe the bay. You can even book a cruise from Agios Nikolaos to bathe in the waters of Elounda :  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"us-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-cmp=\"art-agios-nikolaos-elounda\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"421217\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elounda is also a popular tourist destination, with its typical Greek shops and restaurants. In short, a place that&#8217;s both exotic and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Beaches_where_to_swim_in_Agios_Nikolaos\"><\/span>7. Beaches: where to swim in Agios Nikolaos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agios Nikolaos offers locals and visitors some quality beaches (Havania Beach, Kitroplatia, Almyros Beach), but to make the most of the beaches in and around Agios Nikolaos, you&#8217;ll have to export yourself a little.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-193 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/agios-nikolaos-plage.jpg\" alt=\"Where to swim in Crete?\" class=\"wp-image-193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/agios-nikolaos-plage.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/agios-nikolaos-plage-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/agios-nikolaos-plage-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/agios-nikolaos-plage-100x65.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So don&#8217;t hesitate to drive a few hundred meters or kilometers around the Cretan town, to the magnificent beaches of :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ammoudi Beach<\/strong>, a small beach, sometimes quite crowded, with clear water, fine sand and, above all, plenty of water games.<\/li><li><strong>Ammos Beach<\/strong>, a pretty and very pleasant Mediterranean beach, where you can rent a deckchair and umbrella, play in the sand and eat right on the beach in one of the many restaurants.<\/li><li><strong>Ammoudara Beach<\/strong>, clear waters, but to be avoided in summer if you don&#8217;t want to get stuck in with the crowds. Beautiful beach (of course), surrounded by plenty to eat and drink.<\/li><li><strong>Voulisma Beach<\/strong>, just 15 minutes away by car.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Voulisma beach Agios Nikolaos Crete Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XGDfv5e05gQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Go_shopping\"><\/span>8. Go shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The port of Agios Nikolaos is the perfect place for a spot of shopping. For yourself or, why not, for those waiting for you at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shopping-agios-nikolaos-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping streets Agios Nikolaos\" class=\"wp-image-17258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shopping-agios-nikolaos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shopping-agios-nikolaos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shopping-agios-nikolaos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shopping-agios-nikolaos.jpg 1089w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous stores selling local handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs of all kinds await you: all set in beautiful, colorful little streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_See_the_Minotaur_with_your_own_eyes\"><\/span>9. See the Minotaur with your own eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you may know, the Minotaur and Crete have a long history. To learn more about this topic, please click below:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/the-minotaur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">The Story of the Minotaur<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of it, as we did, on Akti Koundourou Street along the coast after eating at Pelagos!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-mur-minotaure-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Minotaur fresco at Agios Nikolaos in Crete\" class=\"wp-image-17238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-mur-minotaure-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-mur-minotaure-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/agios-nikolaos-mur-minotaure.jpg 817w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Sailing_to_Santorini\"><\/span>10. Sailing to Santorini<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Agios Nikolaos, you can reach the famous island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-santorini-the-incredible-greek-archipelago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santorini<\/a>, its mythical village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-oia-discover-the-most-beautiful-village-of-santorini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oia<\/a> and its incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/sunsets-in-santorini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sunsets<\/a>&#8230; See more of Greece and its islands by booking an advance ticket to Santorini from Agios Nikolaos below:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"us-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-cmp=\"art-agios-nikolaos-santorini\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"461187\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agios_Nikolaos_weather_whats_the_weather_like_all_year_round\"><\/span>Agios Nikolaos weather: what&#8217;s the weather like all year round?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without further ado, as you may have guessed, the weather in Agios Nikolaos is incredibly mild all year round. With a summer that wasn&#8217;t too scorching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>Average temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Minimum temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Maximum temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Rainfall (mm)<\/th><th>Sea temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>January<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From June to September, sea temperatures range from 23\u00b0 to 25\u00b0.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, sunshine never falls below 8 hours a day.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agios Nikolaos is one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in Crete. 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