Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 16
Fortezza Castle (5 min)
Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. Mili Gorge (20 min)
Long canyon with a trail taking in old mills, rock pools, quaint chapels & a long-standing tavern. Rethymnon beach (18 min) Lake Kournas (30 min)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (4 min)
This archaeological museum contains many artifacts from the ancient Minoan ruins nearby. Kourtaliotiko Gorge (36 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Neratze Mosque (2 min) Municipal Garden (6 min)
Peaceful public garden filled with tree-lined walking paths, cafes & children's play areas. Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (36 min)
Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. canyon Kotsifou (39 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Monastery of Arkadi (36 min)
Architecturally notable & historic Eastern Orthodox monastery & 16th-century church with services. Biotopoi Nature park (12 min)
Outdoor attraction featuring a vegetable garden & tropical creatures such as iguanas & turtles. Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete (2 min)
Modern museum in a Venetian building showcasing works by Lefteris Kanakakis & other Greek artists. Guora Gate (5 min) Rimondi Fountain (1 min)
Elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by the Venetian governor Rimondi. | 
