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The stony beach and sun loungers on Mirabello Bay below NIKO Seaside Resort in Agios Nikolaos, Crete

July 2026·16 min read

NIKO Seaside Resort Review: Sea Views, Plunge Pools and a Very Famous Shih Tzu

An honest NIKO Seaside Resort review from Agios Nikolaos, Crete. Sea view rooms, plunge pools, rooftop cocktails and the service that made our stay.

StaysCrete

Rooftop pool and wooden sun loungers at Domes Aulus Elounda overlooking the sea at golden hour

July 2026·19 min read

Domes Aulus Elounda Review: An Honest Three Nights in Crete

My honest Domes Aulus Elounda review after three nights at this adults only all inclusive in Crete. The suite, the sunbeds, buggies and where to eat instead.

StaysCrete

Our host talking us through the olive oil tasting at Vassilakis Estate, with the Mirambello Valley through the window

July 2026·10 min read

Olive Oil Tasting in Crete: Our Afternoon at Vassilakis Estate

We booked a private olive oil tasting in Crete at Vassilakis Estate. What the 45 euro experience includes, how to taste like a pro, and what to buy.

Days OutCrete

Laughing over wine at a green table at Karnagio, with Lake Voulismeni and the lights of Agios Nikolaos glowing behind

Outstanding

July 2026·10 min read

Karnagio Agios Nikolaos Review: The Best Table on Lake Voulismeni

My full review of Karnagio Agios Nikolaos, from the ten hour pork shank to the wine I still dream about, plus how to book the best table on the lake.

TablesCrete

The Piato sign and entrance on a street in Agios Nikolaos, Crete

July 2026·10 min read

Piato Agios Nikolaos Review: The Best Meal We Ate in Crete

My honest Piato Agios Nikolaos review. Cocktails under olive trees, sensational taramas, melt in the mouth steak and a secret wine cellar in Crete.

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