Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 2 hr 22
Sweet Water Beach (17 min) Samaria Gorge (3 hr 54)
Rugged routes in a striking, tree-dotted gorge, with bridges across streams & mountain views. Marmara beach (44 min)
Scenic, cliff-surrounded pebble beach & bay for swimming, plus colorful rocks & sea caves. Pachnes (1 hr 32)
Mountain with a desert landscape offering challenging climbs & views of nearby peaks & water. Lake Kournas (1 hr 6)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Aradena Gorge (33 min)
Canyon, hiking, and bungee jumping Glyka Nera beach (17 min)
Nudism is allowed at this cliff-surrounded pebble beach with a unique tavern on an islet. Gola Di Imbros (24 min)
A popular destination for hikers & photographers, this 11-km, rocky canyon requires an entrance fee. White Mountains Protected Forest (2 hr 31) Ilingas (7 min)
Beach and canyon Frangokastelo beach (25 min)
Tranquil sandy beach with adjacent ruins of a 14th-century castle backdropped by mountains. Παραλία Φυλακή (9 min)
Clothing-optional & family-friendly areas on a sheltered, pebbly beach with coves. Aradena Gorge (48 min) Naturist Beach (9 min) | 
