Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 1
Ideon Andron (1 hr 45)
Large limestone cavern system alleged to be the birthplace of Zeus, mythical king of the gods. Phaistos Minoan Palace (11 min)
Ruins of a Bronze Age archaeological site that includes a Minoan palace & village. Red beach (28 min)
A hiking trail leads to this shoreline with reddish-brown sand, towering rocks & a cocktail bar. Kommos beach (25 min)
Long beach & archaeological site with a rocky shoreline, plus rentable chairs & a restaurant. Matala beach (24 min)
Bustling beach & former hippie hangout featuring cliffs with rocky caves, bars & water sports. Messara Plain (16 min)
Archaeological site, monastery, and archaeological excavation Agiofarango Beach (58 min)
Pebble beach at the end of a gorge, home to wild goats & popular for swimming & cliff-climbing. Mount Ida (2 hr 1)
Highest mountain on Crete at 8,058 feet, with a cave & rocky path to the summit for sea views. Kalamaki Beach (18 min)
Expansive stretch of white sand lined with palapas & chairs in a scenic locale near shops & cafes. Agia Galini Beach (18 min) Mount Kedros (42 min)
Mountain and canyon Caves Matala (25 min) Archaeological Site of Agia Triada (10 min)
Ancient Minoan settlement ruins known for its Linear A tablets & other archaeological findings. Triopetra beach (49 min)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. | 
