Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 48
Κάραβος (9 min) Frangokastelo beach (46 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Preveli beach (17 min)
Remote, well-known beach where the Kourtaliotis River meets the sea, with palm groves & stairs. canyon Kotsifou (12 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Kalypso Beach (9 min) Damnoni beach (6 min)
Popular tourist destination with turquoise waters & white sand, serviced with bars, showers & more. Kourtaliotiko Gorge (15 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Schinaria Beach (15 min) Skinaria beach (15 min)
A fine-pebble beach meets a deep-blue bay at this laid-back hangout with sun beds & a taverna. Souda beach (11 min)
Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. Plakias beach (6 min)
Long, quiet beach bordered by a road for walking & biking, plus sand sports & nearby restaurants. Ammoudaki Beach (8 min) Mikro Ammoudi (8 min) Triopetra beach (55 min)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. One Rock Beach (9 min) | 
