Almiros Beach near Agios Nikolaos in Crete

Almiros beach and Almiros river (with a couple of bridges over it) lie a little bit south of Agios Nikolaos in a cove, close to the mainroad (1 kilometer distance from Agios Nikolaos). The beach is a small mostly commercial one with beds and umbrella's and it is a good option for people who want to be close the Agios Nikolaos yet still want a beach nearby. There are luxury hotelrooms and apartments for rent, and you can find a couple of nice places to have a drink or have a bite to eat. The beach is sandy and shallow and in its cove it is protected from the winds, making it suitable for families with small children.