Kolokytha is a small island just opposite the Peninsula of Spinalonga, 12km north of Agios Nikolaos and close to Elounda. Opposite the island, there is the fantastic beach of Saint Luke, mostly known as Kolokytha. To access the beach you should first follow a scenic route: From the town of Elounda, follow the road leading to the East, along the shore. You will pass the old salt pans on your right hand, which now hosts many birds.

Η Ίτανος βρίσκεται 96 χλμ ανατολικά του Αγίου Νικολάου και 26 χλμ ανατολικά της Σητείας, λίγο βόρεια από το διάσημο φοινικόδασος στο Βάι. Το όνομα της το παίρνει από την αρχαία πόλη της Ιτάνου, της οποίας ερείπια υπάρχουν στην περιοχή. Δίπλα στον αρχαιολογικό χώρο της Ιτάνου υπάρχουν οι τρεις συνεχόμενοι κόλποι της Ερημούπολης

The island of Imeri Gramvousa is located 20km northwest of Kissamos, opposite the imposing Cape of Gramvousa and 2 miles northwest of the famous lagoon of Balos. Gramvousa is famous for its historical Venetian fortress, which still stands at a height of 137m, over the beach. The fort had also been used by pirates.

The amazing gorge of Richtis is located in Lasithi Prefecture, on the north side, between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia. It starts just outside the village Exo Mouliana and ends at the Richtis beach, east of the village of Kalabro. The total length of the route is approximately 3 kilometers and the elevation difference between the starting point and the beach is about 350 meters. The gorge, even in summer, has enough water, which is used by locals.

The peaceful resort of Anisaras is located 21km east of Heraklion, west of Cape Sarandaris. The area is now full with big hotels, which offer primarily all-inclusive services. In front of the hotels, there are small sandy beaches with rocky seabed. All beaches are well-organized with umbrellas and sun beds, which are offered for free to the customers of the hotels.

Glyka Nera (meaning "sweet water") is one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete, with deep blue water color and nice pebbles. In 2003, the beach was ranked among the best 20 in Europe by London Times. This is located 4 km west of Chora Sfakion and 75km south of Chania. This is called like this because of the fresh water that gushes from the pebbles!

Το φαράγγι του Ρίχτη βρίσκεται στο Νομό Λασιθίου, στην βόρεια πλευρά, ανάμεσα στον Αγ Νικόλαο και τη Σητεία. Ξεκινάει λίγο έξω από το χωριό Έξω Μουλιανά και καταλήγει στην ομώνυμη παραλία του Ρίχτη, ανατολικά από το χωριό Καλαβρό. Το συνολικό μήκος της διαδρομής είναι περίπου 3 χιλιόμετρα και η υψομετρική διαφορά εισόδου και εξόδου είναι περίπου 350 μέτρα. Το φαράγγι ακόμα και το καλοκαίρι έχει αρκετό νερό, το οποίο αξιοποιείται από δεξαμενή.

Plakias is a popular tourist resort, located 36km south of Rethymno city, at the exit of a fertile valley surrounded by high mountains and dense olive groves. Next to it empties the river Kotsifos.