{"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 \"Lake \n <\/i> 45 km from Heraklion, approximately 50 minutes <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Zaros<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n \"The \n <\/i> 140 km from Heraklion, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Chania<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n \"The \n <\/i> 60 km from Heraklion, about 1 hour <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Phaistos<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n \"Balos \n <\/i> 160 km from Heraklion, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Balos<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n \"Elafonisi \n <\/i> 135 km from Heraklion, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Elafonisi<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n \"The \n <\/i> 80 km from Heraklion, approximately 1 hour <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Rethymno<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n \"Lake \n <\/i> 65 km from Heraklion, approximately 1 hour <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Agios Nikolaos & Elounda<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n \"The \n <\/i> 70 km from Heraklion, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Lassithi Plateau<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n \"Matala \n <\/i> 70 km from Heraklion, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Matala<\/h3>\n \n Discover <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
\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> 120 km from Heraklion, approximately 2 hours <\/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 \"The \n <\/i> 80 km from Heraklion, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes <\/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> 90 km from Heraklion, approximately 2 hours <\/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> 180 km from Heraklion, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes <\/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> 90 km from Heraklion, approximately 2 hours <\/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> 65 km from Heraklion, approximately 1 hour <\/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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