Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 30 min
Diktaion Andron (49 min)
Cave famous as the birthplace of the mythical god Zeus, with walkways & stairs through its chambers. CRETAquarium Thalassókosmos (24 min)
Modern aquarium featuring 200+ species of marine animals from the Mediterranean, including sharks. Monastery Panagia Kera Kardiotissa (24 min)
Nunnery on an ancient church site, with medieval murals & a Virgin Mary icon said to be miraculous. Spíleon Milátou (26 min)
Series of caves hewn into the rock, site of a 19th-century battle commemorated with a tiny chapel. Analipsi Beach (23 min)
Relaxed beach backed by palm trees with swimming & water sports, plus a quaint waterfront chapel. Afentis Christos (6 min)
Sitting opposite Malia's beach, this islet is most famous for its small, white chapel. Safari Club Crete (7 min) Lychnostatis Open Air Museum (12 min)
Museum of Crete's natural history and culture, with traditional dwellings & workshops. Malia Palace Archaeological Site (6 min)
Archaeological site with the remains of a sprawling Minoan palace dating from circa 1650 BCE. Katharo (1 hr 6)
A sheep-grazing area, this rugged plateau with apple trees & wildflowers is known for its cheeses. Crete Golf Club (20 min)
Renowned 18-hole golf course used for pro tournaments & set in mountains overlooking the Aegean Sea. Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre (16 min)
Longtime facility offering hands-on activities with snakes & other reptiles, plus sea life displays. Malia beach (5 min)
Wide, sandy stretch with with a happening vibe, including rentable chairs & nearby bars & eateries. Acqua Plus (18 min)
Sizable water park featuring a variety of slides, plus a children's area, playground & lazy river. Dinosauria Park (22 min)
Whimsical dinosaur park featuring life-size replicas, bones & fossils, plus 3-D films & an eatery. | 
