Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 52 min
Nisida Spinalonga (27 min)
Rocky islet, a leper colony until 1957, with ruins of a 16th-century Venetian fortress & a cafe. Panagia Kera (17 min)
Medieval-era Byzantine church popular for its preserved frescoes depicting biblical events. Spinalonga (27 min)
Tiny, uninhabited island with a 16th-century Venetian fortress & the ruins of a former leper colony. Olous (19 min)
Ancient history, snorkeling, ruins, and history Almyros beach (10 min)
Family-friendly beach bordered by the Almiros River with water sports, sunbed rentals & snack bars. Mirabello Bay (30 min)
Massive scenic bay, the largest of the Greek islands, that was important in prehistoric Crete. Kalydon (24 min) Kitroplatia Beach (3 min) Ammoudi Beach (17 min) Mochlos (47 min)
Tiny island within the Gulf of Mirabello with rugged beaches, coastal views & Minoan ruins. Gournia Minoan Town (24 min)
Archeological site excavated in the early 20th century featuring Minoan houses, roads & a cemetery. Spinalonga Peninsula (25 min) Lake Voulismeni (8 min)
Picturesque lake & tourist destination where, according to legend, goddess Athena bathed. Voulisma beach (18 min)
Popular white sanded beach with turquoise water includes swimming, umbrella rentals & boating. Cretan Olive Oil Farm (9 min)
Olive farm with tours of the oil production, plus cheese-making, pottery & Cretan cooking lessons. | 
