Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 27
canyon Kotsifou (49 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Lake Kournas (12 min)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Gola Di Imbros (38 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. Askifou War Museum (29 min) Dourakis Winery (12 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Ompros Gialos (29 min) Neratze Mosque (31 min) Rimondi Fountain (30 min)
Elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by the Venetian governor Rimondi. Órmos Soúdas (21 min)
Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Marathi Beach (52 min) Episkopi beach (13 min) Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (31 min)
This archaeological museum contains many artifacts from the ancient Minoan ruins nearby. Agios Nikolaos (6 min) Fortezza Castle (27 min)
Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. Souda (1 hr 3)
This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. | 
