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Aghios Nikolaos is characterized by its picturesque harbour – a lively, pretty and romantic place that has many fascinating sights and lovely views. Unlike the quiet lull of the harbours in other old fishing villages in the Mani, its atmosphere is a little more vibrant – especially during the summer. The fishing trade here is also remarkably active, and the morning market provides wonderful glimpses of traditional Greek fishing village life. Numerous cafés, shops and tavernas colour the harbour promenade, which is an absolute delight at all hours of the day.
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Greeks extend exceptional hospitality and the people of Aghios Nikolaos bear no exception to this rule. The village has a generous selection of accommodation and amenities. A host of boutique hotels, self-catering apartments/studios and maisonettes/villas guarantee that guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to lodgings. There are numerous activities for those who like to be on the move, and there is peace and tranquility for those who prefer to relax. Charming cafés offer appetizing refreshments, and family-run restaurants serve delicious, freshly-cooked food. A fascinating variety of shops line the village's pretty main street. Local bars with breathtaking views make great drinks, and discothèques, both here and in the neighbouring villages, feature good music and special nights.
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Nestled at the feet of the Taygetos, and facing the south Mediterranean Sea, the geographic contrasts of Aghios Nikolaos are striking: a plethora of flowers, fruits and trees colour the landscape of rolling hills that unravel gently down into the marine-blue waters of the Messinian Gulf. The bio-diversity is equally astounding: the village is a paradise of butterflies, lulling cicadas, birds and other wildlife. No effluents are discharged into the surrounding sea, and the Municipality of Lefktro runs its own, privately-funded environmental program – the first of its kind in Greece – making it one of the best-preserved and most ecological areas in the country. Clean and green, Aghios Nikolaos is a haven for fauna and flora, and an ode to Mother Nature.
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