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Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 43

Nea Chora Beach (36 min)
Bustling, sandy stretch with low-rise hotels, plus restaurants & cocktail bars with ocean views.

Souda (55 min)
This island was fortified by the Venetians & remained in their possession until 1715.

Golden beach (34 min)
Popular beach featuring a stretch of gold sand used for sunbathing & water sports.

Maritime Museum of Crete (35 min)
Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics.

White Mountains Protected Forest (1 hr 34)

Pachnes (2 hr 36)
Mountain with a desert landscape offering challenging climbs & views of nearby peaks & water.

παραλία του Στεφάνου (50 min)
Swimming is popular at this remote sandy beach in a cove surrounded by rock formations.

Old Venetian Harbour. (34 min)
Built 1320–1356 by the Venetians, this busy harbor includes a restored lighthouse, shops & eateries.

Limnoupolis (33 min)
Opened in 1997, this water park on 65,000 sq. m. offers slides, a kids' pool & bars/eateries.

Firka Castle (35 min)
Venetian-built fortress from the mid-16th century featuring scenic harbor views & a maritime museum.

Archaeological Museum of Chania (33 min)
Small museum in a former Venetian monastery showcasing Minoan & Roman finds from the Chania area.

Órmos Soúdas (13 min)
Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts.

Gouverneto Monastery (50 min)
16th-century Venetian-style monastery featuring a courtyard, gardens & paths to nearby caves.

Lake Kournas (27 min)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches.

Agia Triada Tzagaroli Monastery (41 min)
Active Byzantine monastery built in the 17th century also housing a museum of rare religious works.