Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 34
Agios Nikolaos Chapel (7 min) Ompros Gialos (25 min) Lake Kournas (18 min)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Órmos Soúdas (25 min)
Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Dourakis Winery (18 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Peristeras Beach (12 min) Fortezza Castle (33 min)
Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. Marathi Beach (56 min) Agios Nikolaos (7 min) Episkopi beach (19 min) Gola Di Imbros (43 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. Souda (1 hr 8)
This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. Askifou War Museum (35 min) Archaeological Site of Aptera (35 min)
Archaeological site Omprogialos (25 min) | 
