<p><a href="/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos">Aghios Nikolaos</a> has many spectacular attractions all right on its doorstep. One such place is the Porto area of the town; an exciting port offering a fun day out for anyone just looking to be close to the sea.</p>
<p>The Porto area is a picturesque, working harbour and the perfect place to while away the time on your Aghios Nikolaos holiday. The whole area is great for a stroll and is a true shopping and culinary paradise. Plus with lots of cruise ships arriving, there's always something exciting going on.</p>
<p>You'll find plenty of shops, outdoor cafés, restaurants and tavernas to suit every taste around the small, circular ”lake'. But of course, no trip to the Porto is complete without a visit to one of the many unique souvenir shops that you can find here. If you have a passion for all things nautical, you'll find fishing boats, pleasure boats and even well-equipped, luxury yachts docked around this vast and buzzing port.</p>
<p>So for anyone who fancies setting sail on their own adventure, a boat trip should definitely be on the cards while you're here.</p>
<p><strong>More Things To Do ideas</strong></p>
<p>Find more Things To Do in Aghios Nikolaos: <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos/things-to-do/take-a-boat-trip-to-spinalonga">Boat Trip To Spinalonga</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos/things-to-do/choose-the-perfect-beach">Choose The Perfect Agion Nikolaos Beach</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos/things-to-do/the-monastery-of-faneromeni">Monastery of Faneromeni</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos/things-to-do/the-cretan-olive-oil-farm">Olive Oil Farm</a> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Porto area is a picturesque, working harbour and the perfect place to while away the time on your Aghios Nikolaos holiday. The whole area is great for a stroll and is a true shopping and culinary paradise. Plus with lots of cruise ships arriving, there's always something exciting going on.</p>
<p>You'll find plenty of shops, outdoor cafés, restaurants and tavernas to suit every taste around the small, circular ”lake'. But of course, no trip to the Porto is complete without a visit to one of the many unique souvenir shops that you can find here. If you have a passion for all things nautical, you'll find fishing boats, pleasure boats and even well-equipped, luxury yachts docked around this vast and buzzing port.</p>
<p>So for anyone who fancies setting sail on their own adventure, a boat trip should definitely be on the cards while you're here.</p>
<p><strong>More Things To Do ideas</strong></p>
<p>Find more Things To Do in Aghios Nikolaos: <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos/things-to-do/take-a-boat-trip-to-spinalonga">Boat Trip To Spinalonga</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos/things-to-do/choose-the-perfect-beach">Choose The Perfect Agion Nikolaos Beach</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos/things-to-do/the-monastery-of-faneromeni">Monastery of Faneromeni</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/aghios-nikolaos/things-to-do/the-cretan-olive-oil-farm">Olive Oil Farm</a> </p>
<p> </p>