Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 2 hr 20
Samaria Gorge (3 hr 52)
Rugged routes in a striking, tree-dotted gorge, with bridges across streams & mountain views. Sweet Water Beach (15 min) White Mountains Protected Forest (2 hr 29) Naturist Beach (7 min) Aradena Gorge (31 min)
Canyon, hiking, and bungee jumping Glyka Nera beach (15 min)
Nudism is allowed at this cliff-surrounded pebble beach with a unique tavern on an islet. Παραλία Φυλακή (7 min)
Clothing-optional & family-friendly areas on a sheltered, pebbly beach with coves. Aradena Gorge (45 min) Marmara beach (42 min)
Scenic, cliff-surrounded pebble beach & bay for swimming, plus colorful rocks & sea caves. Frangokastelo beach (23 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Pachnes (1 hr 30)
Mountain with a desert landscape offering challenging climbs & views of nearby peaks & water. Gola Di Imbros (22 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. Ilingas (4 min)
Beach and canyon Lake Kournas (1 hr 5)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. | 
