Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 9 min
Minoan Palace of Knossos (16 min)
Circa-1600-BCE royal palace, reconstructed in the early 1900s & linked to the myth of the Minotaur. Rocca a Mare Fortress (17 min)
This restored fort built by Venetians in the 16th century has dramatic views & artifacts on display. Dinosauria Park (5 min)
Whimsical dinosaur park featuring life-size replicas, bones & fossils, plus 3-D films & an eatery. CRETAquarium Thalassókosmos (7 min)
Modern aquarium featuring 200+ species of marine animals from the Mediterranean, including sharks. Natural History Museum of Crete (18 min)
Opened in 1981, the natural history museum offers an earthquake simulator & activities for children. Historical Museum of Crete (18 min)
This neoclassic building features the art & history of Crete, plus a library & cafe with a terrace. Heraklion Archaeological Museum (17 min)
Museum with artifacts from all eras of Cretan history/prehistory, with frescoes, figurines & tombs. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum (26 min)
Intimate museum highlighting the life of the famous Cretian author with books, photos & artifacts. Acqua Plus (14 min)
Sizable water park featuring a variety of slides, plus a children's area, playground & lazy river. Morosini Lions Fountain (18 min)
Bustling, taverna-lined square centered on a 1600s Venetian fountain with 4 water-gushing lions. Lychnostatis Open Air Museum (20 min)
Museum of Crete's natural history and culture, with traditional dwellings & workshops. Church of Agios Minas (18 min)
Prominent Orthodox place of worship built in the 19th century, featuring ornate religious art. Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre (17 min)
Longtime facility offering hands-on activities with snakes & other reptiles, plus sea life displays. Palace of Knossos (17 min)
Palace, archaeological site, ancient greece, ruins, and museum Watercity (8 min)
Standard water park with slides, a wave pool, 2 children's pools, a jacuzzi & eateries. | 
