Κοπράνες

Κοπράνες is a neighborhood in Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete. Κοπράνες is situated nearby to the neighborhood Μπουζούκια, as well as near Lagkos.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Archaeological Museum and Lake Voulismeni.

Archaeological Museum

Museum

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The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is a museum in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece. The first collection was established in 1969. The present building opened to the public in 2024 after undergoing an extensive renovation.

Lake Voulismeni

Lagoon

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Lake Voulismeni is a small, formerly freshwater lake, later connected to the sea, located at the centre of the town of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete.

Lato pros Kamara

Archaeological site

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Lato pros Kamara or simply Kamara or Camara was an ancient city of Crete, situated to the east of Olous, according to the Maritime Itinerary at a distance of 15 stadia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Exo Lakkonia and Kritsa.

Exo Lakkonia

Village

Exo Lakkonia is a traditional village with small population near Agios Nikolaos of Crete. It has a folklore museum and some traditional coffee shops and an old church of St. Exo Lakkonia is situated 4½ km west of Κοπράνες.

Kritsa

Village

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Kritsa is one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in Crete, Greece, built amphitheatrically on a rock hill, named Kastellos, surrounded by olive groves, at an altitude of 375 m. Kritsa is situated 7 km southwest of Κοπράνες.