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Amazonas Park

Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi · Free

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Entry: Free

About

A small zoo for families.

Amazonas Park is a small zoo near Neapoli, about 15 km from Agios Nikolaos. It has domestic and exotic animals, from goats and donkeys to monkeys and parrots.

It's a nice place for families with children.

The park is home to a variety of animals, from farm animals like goats and donkeys to exotic species such as monkeys, parrots and reptiles. Children can feed some of the animals. It's a fun break for families on the road between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos.

The park is located near Neapoli, on the road between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos, and it's a good stop for families with young children. There's a cafe and a playground, and the animals are well cared for.

Agios Nikolaos is the capital of Lasithi, built around a lake and a harbour on the beautiful Mirabello gulf. The area includes Elounda, Plaka and the island of Spinalonga to the north, and Kritsa, Lato and the Katharo plateau in the hills behind. The coast has many small beaches and calm bays, and the town is lively in the evening with cafes and restaurants around the lake. Boats leave for Spinalonga and trips around the bay.

Around Agios Nikolaos

Nearest town: Elounda, about 11 km by road
Nearest airport: Heraklion airport (HER), about 54 km by road

Lasithi, the eastern end of Crete, is quieter and greener than you might expect. Agios Nikolaos wraps around a small lake and a lively harbour, with cafés on the water and beaches within walking distance. Just north, Elounda and Plaka look across to the fortress island of Spinalonga, one of the most moving places on the island. More about Lasithi