Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 2 hr 24
Kato Zakros beach (38 min) Karoumes beach (34 min) Pelekita Cave (38 min) Zakros Gorge (36 min) Kazarma fortress (39 min) Xerokambos Beach (Mazida Ammos) (43 min) Pebble-and-sand beach with calm water, set in an isolated bay backed by olive groves & rocky hills. Erimoupolis beach (55 min) Toplou Monastery (52 min) Small, charming stone monastery with many potted plants & a shop selling olive oil & wine. Vai Beach (53 min) Picturesque, popular beach known for its palm trees, rocky coastline & clear water. Itanos beach (54 min) Sitia Beach (35 min) Kapsa monastery (44 min) Monastery and canyon Minoan Palace of Zakros (39 min) Archaeological Museum of Sitia (33 min) Small museum displaying local archaeological finds, with a focus on artifacts from the Minoan era. Richtis Gorge (59 min) Scenic gorge with a stream, waterfall & rich wildlife, accessed via a rugged 2.5-mi. hiking trail. |