Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 56
Skinaria beach (39 min)
A fine-pebble beach meets a deep-blue bay at this laid-back hangout with sun beds & a taverna. Souda beach (24 min)
Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. Kalypso Beach (33 min) Kourtaliotiko Gorge (35 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Glyka Nera beach (54 min)
Nudism is allowed at this cliff-surrounded pebble beach with a unique tavern on an islet. Lake Kournas (1 hr 12)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Korakas beach (18 min) Plakias beach (26 min)
Long, quiet beach bordered by a road for walking & biking, plus sand sports & nearby restaurants. Damnoni beach (30 min)
Popular tourist destination with turquoise waters & white sand, serviced with bars, showers & more. Preveli beach (41 min)
Remote, well-known beach where the Kourtaliotis River meets the sea, with palm groves & stairs. canyon Kotsifou (20 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Mikro Ammoudi (32 min) Gola Di Imbros (51 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. Frangokastelo beach (21 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. | 
