Within close distance from Agios Nikolaos lies the small town of Elounda, one of the most popular and known tourist destinations all over the world, which welcomes a multitude of visitors every year in its super luxurious hotels. Elounda is snuggled in an idyllic location in the Mirabello Bay, in the Korfou lagoon. Across the town, the well-known Spinalonga Island is located, which you can visit by taking a boat from Elounda. Impressive are the old salt-pits of Elounda, which are no longer in use and host many birds, including flamingos and herons. Wandering around this small town will be a pleasant experience, since this is one of the most beautiful natural sceneries in Greece.