Daios Cove invites all their guests to make the most of their stay in Vathi with tailor-made excursions, sightseeing tours and sailing trips to the island’s most renowned attractions and concealed treasures. Let Daios Cove beach resort in Agios Nikolaos lead you through the paths of history, introduce you to the Cretan way of living and show you the island’s unique heritage, fascinating secrets, enchanting nature and vibrant night-life, with many visiting artists.
Daios Cove is located in Vathi, a peaceful seaside village on the south-west side of Sifnos on the island of Crete. It’s a picturesque port with a sandy beach and deep blue waters surrounded by rocky cliffs. The sun-drenched Greek island is well known for its fine stretches of idyllic coastline, rugged mountainous landscape and rich heritage – perfect for holidaymakers of any age.
The town of Agios Nikolaos, the capital of Lasithi, is a 10-minute drive from the villa where you’ll find plenty of local restaurants and shops. In Agios Nikolaos, you can head to the harbour and Voulismeni Lake, where you’ll find eateries lining the waterfront. Look out for fresh seafood and Cretan cheeses or relax with a cooling drink while soaking in the beautiful surrounding.
For a change of scenery from the resorts private beach, there’s plenty more swimming spots nearby. In the town, Ammos Beach and Kytroplatia Beach are popular choices with clear, calm waters that are ideal for younger swimmers, and they’re close to all the amenities of the town. You could also go to Almyros Beach which is a longer stretch of coastline, set in a sheltered cove.
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or day trips from Agios Nikolas, you can hire a bike and explore the surrounding villages, including Elounda an old fishing village with whitewashed houses and quaint streets. You could also take a boat and head to Spinalonga, the smallest of the Cretan islands, with its old Venetian fortress. There you can swim and snorkel off the beaches on the Kolokytha Peninsula.