There are many places in Crete which require a love of winding, precipitously-edged roads and the driving of them, to reach. Keratokambos - in the last 12 kilometres approach, will not disappoint the visitor in this respect, but the road is perfectly well surfaced and manageable as it winds down to the beach.
This is a small place - popular with Greek visitors as well as those from further away, ample tavernas and refreshingly good prices for fine, fresh fish. There are good places to stay, a long slender sand and pebble beach. It's an attractive location, the mountain backdrop and the stretch of taverna tables lining the water's edge in the partial shade of pine trees.
 

How to get there - Keratokambos

A 73km drive from Heraklion via Knossos, Arkalochori and Viannos - but an easy drive with a final long, scenic stretch of steep, tightly winding and well-surfaced road. The stretch from Hondros follows the gorge - worthwhile viewing! The journey should take around 2.1/2 hours excluding pleasurable stops on the way.