Nestled next to the clear and inviting waters of Mirabello Bay, the Mare Apartments are in the harbour area within walking distance of the local amenities. All forty apartments are tastefully equipped in a Mediterranean style and have either one or two bedrooms, lounge, dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette, balcony and air-conditioning. One of the prettiest towns in Crete, Agios Nikalaos draws comparisons with St Tropez in France. Set in the Gulf Of Mirabello, in the harbour area, it is connected by a small canal to the deep Voulismeni lake. From the town of Elounda, on the lake, you have views of the underwater ancient site of Olous with its temples of Zeus and Artemis on a clear day. Elounda is blessed with beautiful sandy coves and boats can be rented for a trip to see Spinalonga, the peninsula where the Venetians constructed an impregnable fortress in 1579 and made it an island by cutting a canal. In later years, it was used as a leper colony, until as recently as the 1950s.
If you select a holiday at Mare Apartments in Agios Nikolaos you definitely have numerous options when it comes to sightseeing if you love to tour around. The greek island of Crete is massive, so it is virtually impossible to travel around the entire island in just one holiday. The aegean island of Crete offers everything from stunning sands to stoney coves and spectacular cliffs and it's steeped in legend as the home of the Minotaur!. Crete is also bathed in sun and littered with ancient ruins, small villages, perfect places to party and romantic spots like Elounda and Aghios Nikolaos. The aegean island of Crete was the centre of the Minoan civilisation dating back around 4600 years. On the outskirts of Iraklion lie the remains of the ancient Minoan city of Knossos. The Minoan city of Phaestos is a few miles inland from Matala on the south coast. The rocky Samaria Gorge, situated on the western end of Crete, is very renowned for walking, however be warned that the Samaria Gorge offers a sturdy hike over rugged terrain. The long, long summers in Agios Nikolaos also is likely to offer plenty of sunshine if you can get away for a week for a holiday at Mare Apartments.
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