PAID CONTENT FOR NIKO SEASIDE RESORT — MGALLERY
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES A visit to Kritsa village is an absolute must. Just a 15-minute drive from NIKO Seaside Resort — MGallery, Kritsa is built in the shape of an amphitheatre on the slopes of a green hill at an altitude of 1,230ft. It’s one of Crete’s most picturesque villages. The beautiful church of Panagia Kera (Holy Virgin) is located nearby, a three-aisled church with a dome containing the finest preserved Byzantine-era frescoes in Crete. They were painted on the walls and vaulted roofs in the 14th and 15th century. The village is linked to the famous Cretan diet as a leading producer of the renowned Kritsa olive oil, treasured for its health benefits and nutritional value. For travellers looking for the best hikes in
Crete, the amazing Richtis Gorge (Richtis is the Cretan word for waterfall) is a state-protected park approximately 34 miles from NIKO Seaside Resort — MGallery. The hiking trail extends around 2.5 miles from the traditional village of Exo Mouliana to the secluded Richtis beach, a small pebbly cove with crystal-clear waters. Rich vegetation and
animal life can be observed along the way, as well as old stone bridges and a beautiful 65ft waterfall, ideal for a refreshing dip. Only a 20-minute drive from NIKO Seaside
Resort — MGallery, the archaeological site of Lato is a major piece of the history of Crete. Lato is one of the most important city-states of Dorians and is considered the most well-preserved settlement of the classical Hellenistic period with ruins dating mainly from 4 BC. Built between two hills, in a strategic defensive position overlooking Mirabello Bay, its name is derived from Leto, the mother of Apollo and Artemis. Ancient Lato was destroyed in roughly 200 BC. Last but not least, Spinalonga, a small, pear-
shaped and now abandoned island just off of the coast of Elounda, is definitely worth a visit. Home to an imposing Venetian fortress dating to the 16th century, and also the site of Greece’s only leper colony, from 1903 to 1957, this tiny enigmatic isle gained international recognition through Victoria Hislop’s 2005 novel The Island, and has since featured prominently as a must-see destination.
Don’t miss Embrace wellness with morning yoga sessions at the rooftop terrace of the Éther Executive Club overlooking Mirabello Bay
Need to know
KEY FACILITIES • 137 rooms and suites • Three restaurants • Three bars (two pool bars) • Two infinity pools with sundecks • Executive Club • Business area • Mini spa and gym with sauna, hammam and treatment rooms (2023)
• Beauty gallery (2023) • Private pebble beach with a floating deck, sunbeds, umbrellas and snack bar (2023)
• Designated area for suite guests at neighbouring Ammoudi Beach (2023)
• Watersports Club (2023)
Get in touch
nikoseasideresort.com
mgallery.accor.com T: +30 2841 304 040 E:
HB8U7-RE@accor.com (Operating period April-October)
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