Title: Vathi Travel Guide: Best of Vathi, Agios Nikolaos Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Vathi Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

## Visit Vathi

Things to do

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- Top hotels in Vathi
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![Daios Cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3310000/3300500/3300418/13143e2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Daios Cove

Vathi Agios Nikolaos Crete Island

Stay at this luxury resort in Agios Nikolaos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karavostasi Beach and Agios Panteleímonas ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)

The overall comfort, quality and style of accommodation and stunning setting were wonderful. Cleanliness of the whole resort and friendliness of staff were excellent.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

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![Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1400000/1399100/1399014/ecc8af2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Cretan Malia Park Hersonissos Crete

Stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (367 reviews)

This is such a brilliant hotel for young families. It’s a really beautiful place with some lovely restaurants, bars & some cute additions like the gelateria & the little on-site kafenio. The staff are brilliant with kids and they’ve thought of everything you need. Malia isn’t the prettiest area, ...

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

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![Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2497900/2497819/56433f74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Tsifliki Agios Nikolaos Crete Island

Stay at this luxury hotel in Agios Nikolaos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Spinalonga and Spinalonga Castle are located ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)

Should have automatic access to sauna and spa given it’s a spa hotel only access is if you have a treatment for 30 mins and if over they charge you on top of having already paid for a premium treatment

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

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Etoile Villa Heated Pool

 Agios Nikolaos 

Stay at this villa in Agios Nikolaos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Karavostasi Beach and Agios Panteleímonas are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)

Best Host and Great Place

Our two families (4 adults and 4 teens) enjoyed our time at Etoile Villa for three nights. We took advantage of the pool and the outdoor area. We enjoyed coffee in the morning outside, looking at the beautiful garden area. The location is good to be able to access many areas of the east side of Crete ...

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![Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1046400/1046315/8dec13a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

Elounda Agios Nikolaos Crete Island

Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Agios Nikolaos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Alykes of Elounda and Hiona Beach ...

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![Candia Park Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/583400/583319/1b68aebd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Candia Park Village

Agios Nikolaos Agios Nikolaos Crete Island

Stay at this beach aparthotel in Agios Nikolaos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Ammoúdi and Agios Nikolaos Archaeological ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)

Amazing hotel for families, a lot of activities, super friendly, clean, beautiful - overall 10/10!

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Life on Spinalonga leprosy Colony fabulous place to visit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974651095/2cedd125-a794-4ab9-b543-1ebd26b96367.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Spinalonga

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spinalonga during your travels in Agios Nikolaos. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area. 

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![#Sunrise over the lake this morning , only a quick phone shot edited with #snapseed looking forward editing the images from camera when I return home , #greece #crete #agios #nikolaos #bvs ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5193/2061ca82-1e1d-4031-b408-f666cd8702ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Voulismeni

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Voulismeni, a lovely green space in Agios Nikolaos Town. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area. 

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#### Voulisma Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Voulisma Beach during your travels in Agios Nikolaos? Wander the sandy beaches in this quaint area. 

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#### Port of Agios Nikolaos

Explore the waterfront in Agios Nikolaos Town with a trip to Port of Agios Nikolaos. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area. 

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#### Istro Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Istro Beach during your travels in Agios Nikolaos? Wander the sandy beaches in this romantic area. 

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#### Elounda Windmills

Find out about the history of Elounda when you spend time at Elounda Windmills. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area. 

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### Things to do

![Sailing Trips with Cretan Sailing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2689152/0949716c-2b6b-4d85-864f-053dba8c62f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sailing Trips with Cretan Sailing

£39

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sailing-trips-with-cretan-sailing.a2689152.activity-details)

![Horse Riding & Cretan Traditional Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2000994/a88fec48-0182-4cd3-8255-ad8f97498997.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Horse Riding & Cretan Traditional Lunch

£69

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Crete Quad Safari Evening Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50133501/9478cf6c-c4c0-4a8d-b362-7ea5f0f83e18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Crete Quad Safari Evening Tour

£72

per adult

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![ Historical Crete: Self-Guided Drive from Malia to Agios Nikolaos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48967371/57655421-db2b-4664-968a-c7392bb525be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Historical Crete: Self-Guided Drive from Malia to Agios Nikolaos

£11

per traveller

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![Hersonissos: Agapi Fishing Trips Sunset Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48921594/2674d0e3-af8c-4755-93e1-42a7f0decbbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hersonissos: Agapi Fishing Trips Sunset Cruise

£86

per adult

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![Small Group Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47642869/2889d410-ad91-4bc1-914a-0c845d16aef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Small Group Tour to Authentic Villages Lasithi Plateau&Olive Mill

£99

per adult

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## Cities near Vathi

![Evening panorama from top of Agios Nikolaos](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5193/16f04143-e5c7-460a-955f-6588234b92a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Agios Nikolaos

![Aerial view of Agios Nikolaos, Crete, showing a marina with a docked yacht, dense town buildings, rolling hills, and shimmering blue bay waters.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051679/014e0bd5-8a94-454b-8b66-9e5c4dfb0349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Agios Nikolaos Town

![Tropical beach of Voulisma, Istron, Crete, Greece.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252816/6b8b714c-bb3a-417b-b694-44632f9512b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Istron

- Cities near Vathi
- Places of interest

[Agios Nikolaos](https://expedia.co.uk/Agios-Nikolaos.dx5193)[Agios Nikolaos Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Agios-Nikolaos-Town.dx6051679)[Istron](https://expedia.co.uk/Istron.dx6252816)[Ammoudara](https://expedia.co.uk/Ammoudara.dx3000739285)

- [Malia Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Malia-Beach-Hersonissos.d553248635998055489.Attraction)
- [Plaka Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaka-Beach-Crete.d553248627542629484.Attraction)
- [Voulisma Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Voulisma-Beach-Agios-Nikolaos.d6322343.Attraction)
- [Spinalonga ](https://expedia.co.uk/Spinalonga-Agios-Nikolaos.d553248635974651095.Attraction)
- [Port of Agios Nikolaos ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Agios-Nikolaos-Agios-Nikolaos.d6277495.Attraction)
- [Lake Voulismeni ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Voulismeni-Agios-Nikolaos.d6062121.Attraction)
- [Palace of Malia ](https://expedia.co.uk/Palace-Of-Malia-Hersonissos.d6062151.Attraction)
- [Istro Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Istro-Beach-Agios-Nikolaos.d6322294.Attraction)
- [Elounda Windmills ](https://expedia.co.uk/Elounda-Windmills-Agios-Nikolaos.d553248635976705920.Attraction)
- [Pachia Ammos Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pachia-Ammos-Beach-Crete.d6322773.Attraction)
- [Alternative Crete ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alternative-Crete-Hersonissos.d553248621532502122.Attraction)
- [Ierapetra Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Beach-Ierapetra.d716063624032739328.Attraction)
- [Potamos Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Potamos-Beach-Hersonissos.d553248635997384999.Attraction)
- [Spinalonga Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Spinalonga-Castle-Agios-Nikolaos.d6062179.Attraction)
- [Waterfall of Milona ](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterfall-Of-Milona-Ierapetra.d553248621591002860.Attraction)
- [Sissi Mini Golf ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sissi-Mini-Golf-Agios-Nikolaos.d6321727.Attraction)
- [Lagoufa Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoufa-Beach-Crete.d553248621584289409.Attraction)
- [Malia Ruins ](https://expedia.co.uk/Malia-Ruins-Agios-Nikolaos.d553248621532502126.Attraction)
- [Dikteon Cave ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dikteon-Cave-Lasithi-Plateau.d553248621533101445.Attraction)
- [Christian Basilica Poros Elounda ](https://expedia.co.uk/Christian-Basilica-Poros-Elounda-Agios-Nikolaos.d553248635976866413.Attraction)

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