Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 2 hr 13
Kazarma fortress (20 min) Xerokambos Beach (Mazida Ammos) (59 min) Pebble-and-sand beach with calm water, set in an isolated bay backed by olive groves & rocky hills. Richtis Gorge (40 min) Scenic gorge with a stream, waterfall & rich wildlife, accessed via a rugged 2.5-mi. hiking trail. Minoan Palace of Zakros (56 min) Kato Zakros beach (54 min) Sitia Beach (15 min) Archaeological Museum of Sitia (13 min) Small museum displaying local archaeological finds, with a focus on artifacts from the Minoan era. Toplou Monastery (32 min) Small, charming stone monastery with many potted plants & a shop selling olive oil & wine. Erimoupolis beach (43 min) Zakros Gorge (52 min) Vai Beach (42 min) Picturesque, popular beach known for its palm trees, rocky coastline & clear water. Karoumes beach (48 min) Kapsa monastery (52 min) Monastery and canyon Pelekita Cave (55 min) Itanos beach (42 min) |