Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 45
Mikro Ammoudi (2 min) Frangokastelo beach (52 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Preveli beach (15 min)
Remote, well-known beach where the Kourtaliotis River meets the sea, with palm groves & stairs. canyon Kotsifou (16 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Schinaria Beach (12 min) Ammoudaki Beach (2 min) Damnoni beach (3 min)
Popular tourist destination with turquoise waters & white sand, serviced with bars, showers & more. Triopetra beach (53 min)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. Souda beach (17 min)
Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. One Rock Beach (1 min) Skinaria beach (12 min)
A fine-pebble beach meets a deep-blue bay at this laid-back hangout with sun beds & a taverna. Kalypso Beach (13 min) Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (46 min)
Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. Plakias beach (10 min)
Long, quiet beach bordered by a road for walking & biking, plus sand sports & nearby restaurants. Kourtaliotiko Gorge (13 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. | 
