Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 2 hr 21
White Mountains Protected Forest (2 hr 30) Gola Di Imbros (22 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. Frangokastelo beach (24 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Sweet Water Beach (16 min) Παραλία Φυλακή (8 min)
Clothing-optional & family-friendly areas on a sheltered, pebbly beach with coves. Naturist Beach (8 min) Samaria Gorge (3 hr 52)
Rugged routes in a striking, tree-dotted gorge, with bridges across streams & mountain views. Pachnes (1 hr 31)
Mountain with a desert landscape offering challenging climbs & views of nearby peaks & water. Aradena Gorge (46 min) Aradena Gorge (32 min)
Canyon, hiking, and bungee jumping Lake Kournas (1 hr 5)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Marmara beach (43 min)
Scenic, cliff-surrounded pebble beach & bay for swimming, plus colorful rocks & sea caves. Glyka Nera beach (16 min)
Nudism is allowed at this cliff-surrounded pebble beach with a unique tavern on an islet. Ilingas (6 min)
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