Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 2 hr
Preveli beach (43 min)
Remote, well-known beach where the Kourtaliotis River meets the sea, with palm groves & stairs. Skinaria beach (40 min)
A fine-pebble beach meets a deep-blue bay at this laid-back hangout with sun beds & a taverna. Plakias beach (27 min)
Long, quiet beach bordered by a road for walking & biking, plus sand sports & nearby restaurants. canyon Kotsifou (24 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Mikro Ammoudi (34 min) Kalypso Beach (34 min) Lake Kournas (1 hr 16)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Frangokastelo beach (26 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Kourtaliotiko Gorge (39 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Souda beach (18 min)
Quiet strip with umbrellas, showers & seafood tavernas, backed by a grove of rare Cretan date palms. Glyka Nera beach (58 min)
Nudism is allowed at this cliff-surrounded pebble beach with a unique tavern on an islet. Korakas beach (4 min) Damnoni beach (32 min)
Popular tourist destination with turquoise waters & white sand, serviced with bars, showers & more. Gola Di Imbros (55 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. | 
