Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 33
Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (16 min)
Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. Preveli beach (56 min)
Remote, well-known beach where the Kourtaliotis River meets the sea, with palm groves & stairs. Ideon Andron (2 hr 5)
Large limestone cavern system alleged to be the birthplace of Zeus, mythical king of the gods. Amari Dam Reservoir (32 min)
Lake and nature Sfendoni Cave in Zoniana (1 hr 21)
A path winds through colorfully lit natural chambers of stalactites & other rock formations. Mount Ida (1 hr 38)
Highest mountain on Crete at 8,058 feet, with a cave & rocky path to the summit for sea views. Eleutherna Archaeological Museum (33 min)
Museum and history Amari Valley (10 min) Mount Kedros (1 hr)
Mountain and canyon Agia Galini Beach (55 min) Monastery of Arkadi (20 min)
Architecturally notable & historic Eastern Orthodox monastery & 16th-century church with services. Mili Gorge (42 min)
Long canyon with a trail taking in old mills, rock pools, quaint chapels & a long-standing tavern. Triopetra beach (56 min)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. Kourtaliotiko Gorge (40 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Melidoni Cave (56 min) | 
