Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 26
canyon Kotsifou (47 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Órmos Soúdas (23 min)
Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Agios Nikolaos (8 min) Lake Kournas (5 min)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Neratze Mosque (29 min) Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (30 min)
This archaeological museum contains many artifacts from the ancient Minoan ruins nearby. Fortezza Castle (25 min)
Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. Rimondi Fountain (29 min)
Elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by the Venetian governor Rimondi. Episkopi beach (11 min) Souda (1 hr 5)
This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715. Dourakis Winery (14 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Souda beach (1 hr 3)
Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. Gola Di Imbros (40 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. Frangokastelo beach (1 hr 11)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. | 
