Greece Agios Nikolaos Abduction of Europe
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.
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
06:57 - 17:08
| current local time: 08:53
Photo Themes
Art
culture
Europa
Europe
harbor
Harbour
Island
isle
Landscape
sculpture
statue
Locations
Crete
Agios Nikolaos
Harbourside pier
Spot Comments (0)