Agios Nikolaos or Ag Nik as it is known was the holiday hot spot of Greece, David Bowie used to take his holidays in Ag Nik when he was at the top of his career. Today Ag Nik is more sedate, relax in one of the bars over looking the famous Agios Nikolaos harbour and watch the world go by. Holidays here home-in on the most photographed spot on the island – the beautiful 'bottomless lake', lined with the parasols and pavement tables of pizzerias and popular café bars. But holidays in Aghios Nikolaos are more than just people-watching evenings and promenade strolls. There are boat trips from a bustling little harbour – lined with shops and restaurants. There's a busy after-dark scene of lively music bars. Pebble beaches fill a clutch of coves in and around the town – many with various watersports. And Ag.Nik has every kind of eatery from fast food to fine food and typical taverna – where the mood is cheerful and the menu is cheap. Holidays in Aghios Nikolaos have lost none of their appeal … and the town has maintained its charm and good looks.
The resort's choice of styles is as broad as its range of visitors. Those looking for luxury will find it here and for last minute holidays, couples could be quids-in with late deals to Aghios Nikolaos and its seafront surroundings.
Sit by the lake and sip your sundowner …and every time you see that photo, you can put yourself in the picture