Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 29
Ideon Andron (2 hr 1)
Large limestone cavern system alleged to be the birthplace of Zeus, mythical king of the gods. Monastery of Arkadi (16 min)
Architecturally notable & historic Eastern Orthodox monastery & 16th-century church with services. Platania gorge (16 min) Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (18 min)
Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. Amari Valley (11 min) Agia Galini Beach (46 min) Preveli beach (1 hr)
Remote, well-known beach where the Kourtaliotis River meets the sea, with palm groves & stairs. Triopetra beach (1 hr 1)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. Sfendoni Cave in Zoniana (1 hr 17)
A path winds through colorfully lit natural chambers of stalactites & other rock formations. Eleutherna Archaeological Museum (30 min)
Museum and history Mili Gorge (45 min)
Long canyon with a trail taking in old mills, rock pools, quaint chapels & a long-standing tavern. Mount Kedros (1 hr 5)
Mountain and canyon Melidoni Cave (53 min) Kourtaliotiko Gorge (44 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Mount Ida (1 hr 34)
Highest mountain on Crete at 8,058 feet, with a cave & rocky path to the summit for sea views. | 
