Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 14
Messara Plain (30 min)
Archaeological site, monastery, and archaeological excavation Mount Kedros (32 min)
Mountain and canyon Phaistos Minoan Palace (25 min)
Ruins of a Bronze Age archaeological site that includes a Minoan palace & village. Paximadia (41 min) Archaeological Site of Agia Triada (24 min)
Ancient Minoan settlement ruins known for its Linear A tablets & other archaeological findings. Matala beach (37 min)
Bustling beach & former hippie hangout featuring cliffs with rocky caves, bars & water sports. Agia Galini Beach (11 min) Red beach (41 min)
A hiking trail leads to this shoreline with reddish-brown sand, towering rocks & a cocktail bar. Mount Ida (2 hr 15)
Highest mountain on Crete at 8,058 feet, with a cave & rocky path to the summit for sea views. Ideon Andron (1 hr 59)
Large limestone cavern system alleged to be the birthplace of Zeus, mythical king of the gods. Kalamaki Beach (31 min)
Expansive stretch of white sand lined with palapas & chairs in a scenic locale near shops & cafes. Caves Matala (39 min) Triopetra beach (39 min)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. Kommos beach (38 min)
Long beach & archaeological site with a rocky shoreline, plus rentable chairs & a restaurant. | 
