Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 48
Lake Kournas (1 hr 4)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. canyon Kotsifou (13 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Schinaria Beach (18 min) One Rock Beach (13 min) Souda beach (8 min)
Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. Kalypso Beach (12 min) Triopetra beach (58 min)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. Frangokastelo beach (42 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Damnoni beach (10 min)
Popular tourist destination with turquoise waters & white sand, serviced with bars, showers & more. Preveli beach (20 min)
Remote, well-known beach where the Kourtaliotis River meets the sea, with palm groves & stairs. Ammoudaki Beach (11 min) Skinaria beach (18 min)
A fine-pebble beach meets a deep-blue bay at this laid-back hangout with sun beds & a taverna. Kourtaliotiko Gorge (18 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Plakias beach (16 min)
Long, quiet beach bordered by a road for walking & biking, plus sand sports & nearby restaurants. Mikro Ammoudi (11 min) | 
