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From Micro Nisi and Aghios Nicolas, you can
rent a boat to explore little coves & beaches, water ski,
snorkel in azure clear water. For young children wishing to
'bucket & spade' Alikes & Alikanas (20 min away) offer
long sandy beaches, all the usual beach attractions, (wind
surfers, pedalos, etc) and endless tavernas leading right
down to the sea. There are several scuba diving centres on
the island.
Enjoy the marine life with a glass bottomed boat or visit
the famous Shipwreck Bay from the sea; alternatively, enjoy
this spectacular sight from a cliff top viewing platform.
Nearby is the hill town of Volimes, centre for the island's
weaving industry where charming local pottery, and other quality
souvenirs can be bought at very reasonable prices. Beware
if in Volimes for Greek Easter, the locals love to set off
fire crackers as they wander in and out of the churches!
The Fish Festival is a great celebration at the end of August
with the islanders coming to Aghios Nicolas where they eat
and dance till the early hours. Although plate throwing has
now been banned in Greece, every week the L'Astoria Restaurant,
which is right on the beach of Aghios Nicolas, has its 'Greek
Evening' with local dancers and hundreds of white paper napkins
are thrown instead of plates - this is a great event for young
children!
Sophia's Art Cafe is another quirky meeting
place for young and old. The owner has filled it with her
own works of art which include life size papier mache statues,
exotic jewelry, and highly original paintings most of which
are for sale. They also serve a multitude of hot chocolate
& tea varieties as well as cocktails and some surprisingly
delicious Greek wines.
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