Fissi is the Greek word for nature . The residences Fissi villa is located in Mikro Vathi 5 km from Ag. Nikolaos and 4 km from the settlement of Istro bay which is renowned for its splendid turquoise sandy beaches. All beaches, cities and villages of the region are easily accessible within an hour or less (Ammoudara beach 2,2km, Almyros 4 km, Boulisma 6 km, traditional villages Kritsa, Krousta, cosmopolitan Elounda and Spinalonga island.) FISSI VILLAS are built in a preferential location near to the central road network offering to its visitors the unique advantage, of viewing mountain and sea simultaneously. Agios Nikolaos was one of the first towns in Crete to feel the effects of tourist development, and the famous lake around which the town centre is built, continues to impress visitors. Agios Nikolaos, the town with the beautiful view is one of the largest cities of Crete. It is also the capital of the Lasithi Prefecture. It is a city developed by the ancient Dorians, and has some magnificent monuments of the era, that's why it is very popular to foreign visitors of Crete. The population is about 20.000 .The sandy beaches, mild climate, old town, as well as its night life are unique. Perfect for family vacations, with many attractions is a perfect place for quiet and relaxing holidays.Is 65 kilometres east of Heraklion. Agios Nikolaos, or just Agios as the locals call it, dominates the beautiful Merabello Bay, on the northeast coast of Lassithi Prefecture in East Crete. Activities in Agios Nikolaos Shopping: In the shopping streets you can find a variety of handmade jewelleries, traditional products, souvenirs, clothes, restaurants etc.Excursions: from many travel agencies in town you can find excursions towards Heraklion, Rethymnon, Chania destinations or Vai palm forest and Spinalonga peninsula, among others.Boat Excursions: With daily ferries, during the tourism season (April-October), they offer a variety of sea trips and destinations.Swimming: Enjoy the sandy beaches of the North Agios Nikolaos:Sissi - Limani, Plaka, Istron, Driros, Chavania, Boufos, Ammoudi , Ammos, Almyros, Ammoudara, Kavousi and Sitia. To the East: Kato Zakros, Vai and Xerokambos. To the South: Myrtos, Ierapetra,Ferma, Koutsounari, Makri Yialos, Agia Fotia and Ahlia. Walking: A variety of walks towards all the country of Crete are available. Travel along mule-paths, down to riverbeds and along stony mountain-paths.Golf: The 9 hole golf club at Elounda is open to the public upon appointment.The Crete region. Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which afford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. After all, it's among the finest in the world and has established Crete as one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations. And, of course, the island's historic importance in today's world as the home of the Minoan civilization with important archeological finds at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, is evidenced by the tens of thousands of visitors to these sites each year. However, Crete is the largest island in Greece - the fifth largest in the Mediterranean - and, within its diverse area of more than 8,000 square kilometers, there are many other jewels just waiting to be discovered by the more adventurous explorers of holiday treasures.If you haven't visited Crete yet, this summer may be the time to come and discover this fascinating Greek island. If it captures your heart, don't worry. Come back next year and Crete will welcome you once more with its smiling Cretan sun, the sounds of the Cretan lyre, the scents of orange blossom and jasmine, a slice of cool red watermelon and a glass of iced raki
