Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 2 hr
Damnoni beach (35 min)
Popular tourist destination with turquoise waters & white sand, serviced with bars, showers & more. Skinaria beach (43 min)
A fine-pebble beach meets a deep-blue bay at this laid-back hangout with sun beds & a taverna. Korakas beach (11 min) Mikro Ammoudi (36 min) Frangokastelo beach (26 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Kourtaliotiko Gorge (40 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Plakias beach (30 min)
Long, quiet beach bordered by a road for walking & biking, plus sand sports & nearby restaurants. Glyka Nera beach (58 min)
Nudism is allowed at this cliff-surrounded pebble beach with a unique tavern on an islet. Lake Kournas (1 hr 16)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Preveli beach (46 min)
Remote, well-known beach where the Kourtaliotis River meets the sea, with palm groves & stairs. canyon Kotsifou (25 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Souda beach (29 min)
Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. Orthi Ammos (25 min) Gola Di Imbros (56 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. | 
