Agios Nikolaos Abduction of Europe, Greece
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Greece Agios Nikolaos Abduction of Europe

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Agios Nikolaos or Aghios Nikolaos (Greek: Άγιος Νικόλαος [ˈaʝoz niˈkolaos]) is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the town of Ierapetra and west of the town of Sitia.
In its harbor area you can find a statue showing the abduction of Europa. According to the Greek mythology Zeus abducted here Europa as a bull and swam with her on his back to Europe.

Photography Tips

Nice at any time of the year at any time of day.

Travel Information

Can be reached easily by car or feet, plenty of possibilities to park, even mostly not free of charge.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Spring
Sunrise & Sunset 07:20 - 17:10 | current local time: 16:08
Photo Themes Art culture Europa Europe harbor Harbour Island isle Landscape sculpture statue

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