Great ideas and routes for a little adventure in the island of Crete

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Amazonas Animal Park
At only 15km from Agios Nikolaos, lies the Animal Park "Amazonas", in the general area of Neapoli town. It is a small zoo, but full of surprises for the children. Various parrots and exotic birds, including a Tucan, beautiful Makak monkey families, Ginea pigs, turtles, and other animals await for you and your whole family.
Main attraction: The Lemurs that will literally be all over you!
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Chrissi Island
South of Ierapetra town (35km from Agios Nikolaos) lies this untouched island with its golden beaches. Daily boat trips are offered from the port of Ierapetra.
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Elounda Village
Very near Agios Nikolaos, at just 10km, the port of Elounda will wait for you to enjoy the scenery and for you to try the local taverns and cafes. The car trip from Agios Nikolaos to Elounda is one of the most eye-pleasing routes in all of Crete.
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Mochlos Village
At 44km East of Agios Nikolaos, a fishing village, and an absolute relaxation paradise. You can enjoy the beach and definitely the fish tavernas.
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Preveli Monastery, Palm River & Beach
A picturesque monastery, near the village of Plakias in the prefecture of Rethymno. It is a home of history as the "brothers" of the monastery have been involved in all the wars against Greek freedom. You can visit both Plakias town as well as the monastery. Nearby lies an amazing palm forest that is crossed by a river ending in the Southern sea.
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Samaria Gorge
Located in Chania, this gorge is a main touristic attraction for people who like to trek. The distance from Omalos to Agia Roumeli (walking route) is 16.7Km.
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The Cave Of Elephants
A unique underwater (diving) cave for the fearless, located near Drapanos area of Chania (Western Crete).
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Cretaquarium
Near the capital of Crete, Heraklion (approx 70km from Agios Nikolaos), lies the Cretan equivalent of sea-world. Its a beautiful place to visit with the family. Well organized with a gift shop and a restaurant.
Main attraction: Sharks!
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Chania Town
A 200km car ride West, but definitely worth it. Chania is a beautiful town, amazing food and some of it's beaches have been voted as best in the world, like Balos (TripAdvisor) and Elafonisi (TripAdvisor).
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Dikteon Cave
At an altitude of 1020m on Diktis mountain (Lasithi Plateau) lies the cave, where according to mythology Rhea gave birth to Zeus.
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Knossos Archaeological site
The most important and most historical site on the whole island. Dates back to the neolithic period (7.000-3.000 BC), the remains of an ancient civilization, the Minoans. A must for history addicts, only 65km from Agios Nikolaos.
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Plaka Town
Right next to Elounda is a very picturesque little village, Plaka. It is where you get the boat to the famous Spinaloga Island.
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Santorini
One of the most beautiful Greek islands. You can take a ferry from Heraklion (70km West of Agios Nikolaos) the capital of Crete, and come back in the same day.
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Vai Palm Forest & Beach
One of the most beautiful sites in Crete. A rare and wonderful palm forest right on a golden sandy beach. It is located 93km East of Agios Nikolaos, on the edge of the map and the island.
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