Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 21
Askifou War Museum (32 min) Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (25 min) This archaeological museum contains many artifacts from the ancient Minoan ruins nearby. Dourakis Winery (15 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Mili Gorge (26 min) Long canyon with a trail taking in old mills, rock pools, quaint chapels & a long-standing tavern. Neratze Mosque (24 min) Lake Kournas (13 min) The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Episkopi beach (6 min) Fortezza Castle (21 min) Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. canyon Kotsifou (43 min) Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Agios Nikolaos (9 min) Guora Gate (26 min) Souda beach (59 min) Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. Gola Di Imbros (40 min) A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. Órmos Soúdas (24 min) Waterfront area with sandy stretches, coastal resorts & dining, plus the ruins of ancient forts. Rimondi Fountain (24 min) Elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by the Venetian governor Rimondi. |