Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 1
Panagia Kera (22 min)
Medieval-era Byzantine church popular for its preserved frescoes depicting biblical events. Nisida Spinalonga (37 min)
Rocky islet, a leper colony until 1957, with ruins of a 16th-century Venetian fortress & a cafe. Gournia Minoan Town (7 min)
Archeological site excavated in the early 20th century featuring Minoan houses, roads & a cemetery. Spinalonga Peninsula (34 min) Lake Voulismeni (20 min)
Picturesque lake & tourist destination where, according to legend, goddess Athena bathed. Voulisma beach (10 min)
Popular white sanded beach with turquoise water includes swimming, umbrella rentals & boating. Katharo (53 min)
A sheep-grazing area, this rugged plateau with apple trees & wildflowers is known for its cheeses. Spinalonga (37 min)
Tiny, uninhabited island with a 16th-century Venetian fortress & the ruins of a former leper colony. Mochlos (30 min)
Tiny island within the Gulf of Mirabello with rugged beaches, coastal views & Minoan ruins. Mirabello Bay (14 min)
Massive scenic bay, the largest of the Greek islands, that was important in prehistoric Crete. Sarakina Gorge (54 min)
Towering gorge with 150m-deep walls, plus a river, waterfalls & rocky pools, popular for trekking. gorge Ha (19 min)
Steep, narrow gorge in a wilderness area, with technical canyoning routes & waterfalls. Almyros beach (13 min)
Family-friendly beach bordered by the Almiros River with water sports, sunbed rentals & snack bars. Olous (29 min)
Ancient history, snorkeling, ruins, and history Pseira (30 min)
Archaeological excavation and archaeological site | 
