{"id":1174,"date":"2026-03-23T23:10:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T23:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jk-tours.gr\/index.php\/destinations\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T18:33:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:33:14","slug":"proorism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jk-tours.gr\/en\/proorismoi\/","title":{"rendered":"Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crete is made for exploring by car. With your own vehicle you can reach beaches not served by buses, mountain villages and archaeological sites, stopping wherever you want along the way.<\/p>\n

We have gathered some of the most beautiful destinations on the island, with practical information on how to get there by car from Heraklion. Check out the ideas below and create your own itinerary. If you don't have a vehicle yet, take a look at the our fleet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n \"\" \n <\/i> 5 km from Heraklion <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Knossos<\/h3>\n

The largest archaeological site of the Minoan civilization<\/p>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

\n \"\" \n <\/i> 28 km from Sitia <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Vai Palm Forest<\/h3>\n

The largest natural palm forest in Europe<\/p>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

\n \"\" \n <\/i> 72 km from Heraklion <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Spinalonga<\/h3>\n

Historical gem in the bay of Elounda<\/p>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

\n \"\" \n <\/i> 35 km south of Rethymno <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Preveli Beach<\/h3>\n

Paradise landscape with palm trees and crystal clear waters<\/p>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

\n \"\" \n <\/i> 43 km south of Chania <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Samaria Gorge<\/h3>\n

The longest gorge in Europe \u2013 16 km hike<\/p>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

\n \"\" \n <\/i> 62 km south of Rethymno <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Agios Pavlos Beach<\/h3>\n

Quiet seaside retreat in southern Rethymno<\/p>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

\n \"\" \n <\/i> 63 km east of Heraklion <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Voulisma Beach<\/h3>\n

Turquoise waters like the Caribbean in Agios Nikolaos<\/p>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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