Unparalleled Mediterranean views are the reason you should pick Crete

The Express — It can be a struggle deciding which Greek Island to head to on holiday, but Crete should definitely top the list. The picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos boasts amazing views of the Mediterranean.

Even with over fifty Greek islands to choose from, it’s hard to see how this holiday destination can be beaten.

One of the most remarkable things about the area is how quiet it is, all you can hear are waves lapping at the shore.

Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the island, lying east of the island’s capital Heraklion, north of the town of Lerapetra and west of the town of Sitia.

If you fancy stretching your legs, the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos is only a short walk away. It’s streets are a colourful, lively blend of bars, traditional tavernas, boutiques and even an old antiques shop.

At night the town comes to life – when the harbour is lit by bars around the Voulismeni Lake.

The Cretan Olive Oil farm was a great find – set up to ‘breath new life’ into the disappearing traditions, the farm produces its own olive oil. It even offers ceramic lessons and cooking workshops.

Visitors can walk through the 135 year old working olive oil press, ceramic workshop, herbal gardens, wine and raki distilleries, beekeepers station, sun-drying beds and olive farm.

If you’re feeling adventurous, visitors can also jump on a boat from Agios Nikolaus to the island of Spinalonga – a former leper colony – to the north of the island.

For those struggling to decide which Greek Island to head to on their summer holiday – Crete definitely has a lot to offer.