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Greece · Heraklion

Best beaches in Agios Nikolaos

1 ranked beach in Agios Nikolaos, Heraklion

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Agios Nikolaos

  1. 1

    Vai Beach

    Iconic palm-fringed beach with crystal-clear waters.

    7.0

What makes Agios Nikolaos's beaches stand out?

Agios Nikolaos sits in Heraklion, Greece and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Agios Nikolaos or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.

Best beaches in Agios Nikolaos, Greece 2026 — OBI Ranked | OnlyBeaches