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Rethymnon is one of the most well-preserved Venetian old towns on the island of Crete.
Its 16th-century buildings are stunning examples of ancient architecture, and the monolithic Fortezza reflects both European and Moorish influences.
Explore the magical waterfalls, rock formations, and ‘"cave church" of Saint Anthony Gorge before taking a pleasant evening stroll along the colorful Venetian Harbor.
Relax in a taverna over a plate of Cretan meze, like fresh feta drizzled with local olive oil.
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Rethimno
Rethymnon is one of the most well-preserved Venetian old towns on the island of Crete.
Its 16th-century buildings are stunning examples of ancient architecture, and the monolithic Fortezza reflects both European and Moorish influences.
Explore the magical waterfalls, rock formations, and ‘"cave church" of Saint Anthony Gorge before taking a pleasant evening stroll along the colorful Venetian Harbor.
Relax in a taverna over a plate of Cretan meze, like fresh feta drizzled with local olive oil.
Food scene in the neighbourhood...
Beautiful restaurant in old town Rethymnon that features excellent Greek cuisine.
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Avli rustic fine dining restaurant
17 RadamathiosBeautiful restaurant in old town Rethymnon that features excellent Greek cuisine.
Wonderful, authentic Greek cuisine and local traditional flavors, in the alleys of the old town of Rethymnon.
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Othonas
27 Mavrokordatou AlexanrouWonderful, authentic Greek cuisine and local traditional flavors, in the alleys of the old town of Rethymnon.
Seafront atmosphere and delicious food !!!
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Prima Plora Οrganic Restaurant & Wine Bar
8 AkrotiriouSeafront atmosphere and delicious food !!!
Sightseeing
Arkadi is a historic Eastern Orthodox Monastery in Rethymno Perfecture. The first form of the monastery is probably built either during the period 961 to 1014, or in the first years of Venetian rule.
It is located on a fertile plateau 23 km southeast of Rethymno.
The current church dates from the 16th century and is characterized by the influence of the Renaissance. As early as the 16th century, the monastery was a place of science and art and had a school and a rich library. On a plateau, the monastery is well fortified and surrounded by a thick and high wall.
The monastery played an active role in the Cretan resistance of the Turkish occupation during the Cretan uprising of 1866. 943 Greeks, mainly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and by order of the abbot of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels with gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice rather than surrender.
There is a Museum in the Monastery today with amazing relics from that time.
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Monastery of Arkadi
Arkadi is a historic Eastern Orthodox Monastery in Rethymno Perfecture. The first form of the monastery is probably built either during the period 961 to 1014, or in the first years of Venetian rule.
It is located on a fertile plateau 23 km southeast of Rethymno.
The current church dates from the 16th century and is characterized by the influence of the Renaissance. As early as the 16th century, the monastery was a place of science and art and had a school and a rich library. On a plateau, the monastery is well fortified and surrounded by a thick and high wall.
The monastery played an active role in the Cretan resistance of the Turkish occupation during the Cretan uprising of 1866. 943 Greeks, mainly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and by order of the abbot of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels with gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice rather than surrender.
There is a Museum in the Monastery today with amazing relics from that time.
The Old Town of Rethymnon is a preserved Renaissance city that bears elements from both the Venetian and the Ottoman Era. In the old town, we meet the street markets of Arkadiou Street and Antistaseos Street, but also the narrow alleys where life still runs slowly and quietly. Above the old town we meet the imposing fortress of Fortezza that once protected Rethymnon town. The picturesque streets host many restaurants and taverns with traditional music.
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Old Town
36 Emmanoil VernardoyThe Old Town of Rethymnon is a preserved Renaissance city that bears elements from both the Venetian and the Ottoman Era. In the old town, we meet the street markets of Arkadiou Street and Antistaseos Street, but also the narrow alleys where life still runs slowly and quietly. Above the old town we meet the imposing fortress of Fortezza that once protected Rethymnon town. The picturesque streets host many restaurants and taverns with traditional music.
Fortezza fort dominates the hill Palekastro beside the old town of Rethymnon and is one of the biggest fortresses of the Venetian Era.
It has been built on the site of the citadel of ancient Rithimna and the Temple of Artemis Rokkea.
The grand pentagonal fort was built in the 1573 and has perimeter 1300m long. Along the walls you will find four bastions (St. Luke, St. Elijah, St. Paul, St. Nicholas).
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Zamek Fortezza
Fortezza fort dominates the hill Palekastro beside the old town of Rethymnon and is one of the biggest fortresses of the Venetian Era.
It has been built on the site of the citadel of ancient Rithimna and the Temple of Artemis Rokkea.
The grand pentagonal fort was built in the 1573 and has perimeter 1300m long. Along the walls you will find four bastions (St. Luke, St. Elijah, St. Paul, St. Nicholas).
Knossos...
The largest and most impressive Minoan palace of Crete, located just 5km south of Heraklion.
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Knossos
Knossos...
The largest and most impressive Minoan palace of Crete, located just 5km south of Heraklion.
Archaeological site with a wonderful museum.
The Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is the first museum inside an archaeological site in Crete, as it is located next to the ancient city of Eleftherna. The three halls of the museum host the whole history of Eleftherna from 3000 BC to 1300 AD with everyday objects and artworks.
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Muzeum Archeologiczne w Eleutherna
123 Epar.Od. Aggelianon-ElefthernasArchaeological site with a wonderful museum.
The Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is the first museum inside an archaeological site in Crete, as it is located next to the ancient city of Eleftherna. The three halls of the museum host the whole history of Eleftherna from 3000 BC to 1300 AD with everyday objects and artworks.
The impressive cave of Zeus, the Diktaean Cave, is located above the village Psychro in Lassithi Plateau at an altitude of 1025m.
In Psychro there is plenty of parking space, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Two paths leading to the cave start from the parking area. The easiest path is the left one, because in the right path (the oldest) the stones are worn by thousands of tourists and are slippery.
The route to the cave is magnificent as the view to the Lassithi Plateau is breathtaking.
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Jaskinia Zeusa
The impressive cave of Zeus, the Diktaean Cave, is located above the village Psychro in Lassithi Plateau at an altitude of 1025m.
In Psychro there is plenty of parking space, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Two paths leading to the cave start from the parking area. The easiest path is the left one, because in the right path (the oldest) the stones are worn by thousands of tourists and are slippery.
The route to the cave is magnificent as the view to the Lassithi Plateau is breathtaking.
The lighthouse of the Venetian harbor of Rethymno is the second largest remaining Egyptian lighthouse in Crete, after the lighthouse of Chania harbor. It is built on the edge of the old harbour of Rethymnon and it can be accessed very easily.
The lighthouse we see today was built during the Egyptian Occupation of Crete in the decade of 1830, when the Turks handed Crete to the Egyptians. Possibly there was an older Venetian lighthouse at the site, just like Chania harbor.
In 1864, the lighthouse came under the supervision of the French Lighthouse Company and today it’s not operating. The overall height of the lighthouse tower is 9 meters.
Rethymnon Lighthouse
The lighthouse of the Venetian harbor of Rethymno is the second largest remaining Egyptian lighthouse in Crete, after the lighthouse of Chania harbor. It is built on the edge of the old harbour of Rethymnon and it can be accessed very easily.
The lighthouse we see today was built during the Egyptian Occupation of Crete in the decade of 1830, when the Turks handed Crete to the Egyptians. Possibly there was an older Venetian lighthouse at the site, just like Chania harbor.
In 1864, the lighthouse came under the supervision of the French Lighthouse Company and today it’s not operating. The overall height of the lighthouse tower is 9 meters.
Nature...
The gorge of Patsos or Agios Antonios is located 8 km southwest of the Monastery of Arkadi, in the the beautiful province Amari.
Hiking in the canyon up to one point is very easy, as a well designated path has been formed by the forest service ending at its narrowest point with a unique waterfall falling into a cave. From there the gorge gets narrow and forms several small waterfalls and the descent to the lake of Potami requires considerable attention, especially in winter and spring. Another trail ascends to the watchtower of avifauna above the river.
Patsos Gorge is known for the cavernous temple of Agios Antonios (Saint Anthony), which in ancient times was a sacred cave dedicated to Kraneos Hermes.
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Wąwóz Agios Antonios
The gorge of Patsos or Agios Antonios is located 8 km southwest of the Monastery of Arkadi, in the the beautiful province Amari.
Hiking in the canyon up to one point is very easy, as a well designated path has been formed by the forest service ending at its narrowest point with a unique waterfall falling into a cave. From there the gorge gets narrow and forms several small waterfalls and the descent to the lake of Potami requires considerable attention, especially in winter and spring. Another trail ascends to the watchtower of avifauna above the river.
Patsos Gorge is known for the cavernous temple of Agios Antonios (Saint Anthony), which in ancient times was a sacred cave dedicated to Kraneos Hermes.
Mili Gorge is a stunning green oasis near the town of Rethymno.
It is actually a ravine, which hosts a huge number of plants and trees, a real botanic garden. It collects water from the north slopes of Mount Vrysinas and starts north of the village Chromonastiri and south of the settlement Xero Chorio. In the recent years it attracts many hikers, who trek along a nice trail that crosses the entire valley.
At the middle of the canyon we meet the deserted village Mili (i.e. mills) which is divided into two neighborhoods, Ano Mili (Upper mills) and Kato Mili (Lower mills). Its name is taken after the water mills that were housed in the gorge, about 30. The villagers were mostly millers and almost all cereals in the region and the surrounding villages were milled at Mili.
Today we can see in good condition only one watermill that has been renovated so the visitors can get an idea of how they operated. Apart from the many mills, there are many gardens with fruit trees and vegetables. The water never stops running from the springs located in the canyon at various points, with the larger springs being that of Saint Anthony and Five Virgins. Along its route, the water creates small waterfalls and lakes where you take a refreshing bath under the shade of huge planes.
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Mili Gorge
Mili Gorge is a stunning green oasis near the town of Rethymno.
It is actually a ravine, which hosts a huge number of plants and trees, a real botanic garden. It collects water from the north slopes of Mount Vrysinas and starts north of the village Chromonastiri and south of the settlement Xero Chorio. In the recent years it attracts many hikers, who trek along a nice trail that crosses the entire valley.
At the middle of the canyon we meet the deserted village Mili (i.e. mills) which is divided into two neighborhoods, Ano Mili (Upper mills) and Kato Mili (Lower mills). Its name is taken after the water mills that were housed in the gorge, about 30. The villagers were mostly millers and almost all cereals in the region and the surrounding villages were milled at Mili.
Today we can see in good condition only one watermill that has been renovated so the visitors can get an idea of how they operated. Apart from the many mills, there are many gardens with fruit trees and vegetables. The water never stops running from the springs located in the canyon at various points, with the larger springs being that of Saint Anthony and Five Virgins. Along its route, the water creates small waterfalls and lakes where you take a refreshing bath under the shade of huge planes.
Beaches....
The sandy beach of Rethymno city is located just 500m east of the city centre, next to the Venetian port. It's a lovely beach with golden sand and crystal clear shallow water, very well organized and close to all amenities of the city.
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Rethymnon
56 Σοφοκλή ΒενιζέλουThe sandy beach of Rethymno city is located just 500m east of the city centre, next to the Venetian port. It's a lovely beach with golden sand and crystal clear shallow water, very well organized and close to all amenities of the city.
Plakias is a popular tourist resort, located 36km south of Rethymno city, at the exit of a fertile valley. Next to it empties the river Kotsifos.
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Plakias
Plakias is a popular tourist resort, located 36km south of Rethymno city, at the exit of a fertile valley. Next to it empties the river Kotsifos.
Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Grand River (Megalos Potamos) flows.
It is certainly the most famous beach in south Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer.
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plaża Preveli
Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Grand River (Megalos Potamos) flows.
It is certainly the most famous beach in south Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer.
The seaside resort of Bali is located in a large gulf, 30km east of Rethymno and 43km west of Heraklion.
Next to the village passes the National Road linking Heraklion and Rethymno, making Bali accessible from any part of the island. It is ideal for family and romantic holidays.
Bali has four beaches, which are formed in sandy coves with nice greenish waters. The beaches are almost always calm, since the bay of Bali faces to the west. They all are suitable for children and well organized. Moreover, water is cool because of the several springs around that carry fresh water into the sea from Psiloritis Range.
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Bali
The seaside resort of Bali is located in a large gulf, 30km east of Rethymno and 43km west of Heraklion.
Next to the village passes the National Road linking Heraklion and Rethymno, making Bali accessible from any part of the island. It is ideal for family and romantic holidays.
Bali has four beaches, which are formed in sandy coves with nice greenish waters. The beaches are almost always calm, since the bay of Bali faces to the west. They all are suitable for children and well organized. Moreover, water is cool because of the several springs around that carry fresh water into the sea from Psiloritis Range.
Triopetra is located about 52km south of Rethymno and 13km southeast of the village Akoumia, at the foot of the mountain Siderotas.
It can be accessed by car, through paved roads that start either from Akoumia or Sachtouria.
Triopetra lies in the central part of a long beachfront, called Akoumiani Gialia, (i.e. Akoumia Beach). This is named like this because the wider area of Triopetra was once the winter sheter of Akoumia village residents, who had built small cottages to spend the night near their olive groves.
Triopetra consists of two beaches, which are separated by a small peninsula. At the edge of the peninsula, in the sea, three majestic rocks rise. Triopetra is named after these rocks, since it means “Three Rocks”.
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Triopetra
Επαρ.Οδ. Δρυμίσκου-ΑσώματωνTriopetra is located about 52km south of Rethymno and 13km southeast of the village Akoumia, at the foot of the mountain Siderotas.
It can be accessed by car, through paved roads that start either from Akoumia or Sachtouria.
Triopetra lies in the central part of a long beachfront, called Akoumiani Gialia, (i.e. Akoumia Beach). This is named like this because the wider area of Triopetra was once the winter sheter of Akoumia village residents, who had built small cottages to spend the night near their olive groves.
Triopetra consists of two beaches, which are separated by a small peninsula. At the edge of the peninsula, in the sea, three majestic rocks rise. Triopetra is named after these rocks, since it means “Three Rocks”.