The little abandoned village of Arádena, 4km from Anópoli and 16km from Sfakiá, marks the beginning of Arádena Gorge. There is a stunning view just before the metal bridge spanning it. The magnificent descent of this striking gorge is for experienced walkers and includes negotiating an amazing sheer drop from a rock cliff (there are steps and ropes to help).

The theatre is composed, like the one at Knossós, of straight terraces (8 in all) for the local inhabitants. The terraces face the West Court, an open space for dancing and ritual games outside the palace, to which they were not allowed access. There was a little shrine in the northeast corner.

The central court was partially flanked by pillared porticoes. As at Knossós, it was probably used for displays of bull-leaping and sacrifices. There is a well in the southwest corner. On the left are traces of a crypt with two pillars and a room surrounded by benches, both part of a sanctuary. Further along is the Pillared Hall, lined with alabaster, leading into the storeroom corridor.

The central court was partially flanked by pillared porticoes. As at Knossós, it was probably used for displays of bull-leaping and sacrifices. There is a well in the southwest corner. On the left are traces of a crypt with two pillars and a room surrounded by benches, both part of a sanctuary. Further along is the Pillared Hall, lined with alabaster, leading into the storeroom corridor.