Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 47 min
Kalydon (20 min) Mirabello Bay (24 min)
Massive scenic bay, the largest of the Greek islands, that was important in prehistoric Crete. Spinalonga Peninsula (21 min) Nisida Spinalonga (23 min)
Rocky islet, a leper colony until 1957, with ruins of a 16th-century Venetian fortress & a cafe. Olous (15 min)
Ancient history, snorkeling, ruins, and history Panagia Kera (11 min)
Medieval-era Byzantine church popular for its preserved frescoes depicting biblical events. Gournia Minoan Town (18 min)
Archeological site excavated in the early 20th century featuring Minoan houses, roads & a cemetery. Lake Voulismeni (8 min)
Picturesque lake & tourist destination where, according to legend, goddess Athena bathed. Spinalonga (23 min)
Tiny, uninhabited island with a 16th-century Venetian fortress & the ruins of a former leper colony. Mochlos (41 min)
Tiny island within the Gulf of Mirabello with rugged beaches, coastal views & Minoan ruins. Ammoudi Beach (12 min) Kitroplatia Beach (14 min) Almyros beach (4 min)
Family-friendly beach bordered by the Almiros River with water sports, sunbed rentals & snack bars. Voulisma beach (12 min)
Popular white sanded beach with turquoise water includes swimming, umbrella rentals & boating. Cretan Olive Oil Farm (7 min)
Olive farm with tours of the oil production, plus cheese-making, pottery & Cretan cooking lessons. | 
