Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 21
Fortezza Castle (21 min)
Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. Souda beach (58 min)
Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. Rimondi Fountain (24 min)
Elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by the Venetian governor Rimondi. Guora Gate (26 min) Frangokastelo beach (1 hr 7)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Episkopi beach (6 min) canyon Kotsifou (43 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Órmos Soúdas (22 min)
Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Agios Nikolaos (8 min) Lake Kournas (11 min)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Gola Di Imbros (39 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (25 min)
This archaeological museum contains many artifacts from the ancient Minoan ruins nearby. Neratze Mosque (24 min) Dourakis Winery (14 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Mili Gorge (25 min)
Long canyon with a trail taking in old mills, rock pools, quaint chapels & a long-standing tavern. | 
