Rethymnon is the most traditional prefecture of the island of Crete, where all the famous Cretan customs are still a part of the every day life of the majority of the inhabitants.

Especially at the innumerable settlements that cover the whole prefecture of Rethymno, you shall come across Cretan people wearing traditional clothes and holding all the interesting traditions take characterize the beautiful island.

OLD PORT
Rethymnon is the most attractive little town with its own character. As one walks through its narrow Venetian alley-ways with their little old houses with wooden covered balconies, their mosques and minarets, their Venetian mansions with magnificent flights of steps, coast-of-arms and Latin inscriptions, one has a strong sense of being carried back through time to the magic of another age.
Night life can range from extremely intense on the pubs and bars around the harbor and inside the old city, to relax on small bars right on the beach.

LOCATION
Rethymno is one of the four dazzling prefectures that comprise the island of Crete. Being the second consecutive prefecture of the island, Rethymno borders with Hania (on the left) and Heraklion (on the right). That's making it ideal for travelers to visit the whole island quickly and easily.

SIGHTS

The Lotzia, the Venetian houses, the churches of Agios Fragiskos, the fountain Rimondi the fortress Fortetsa, the Turkish school and the Turkish baths, the post - Minoan cemetery, the monastery of Agia Irini and the several mosques at the town of Rethymno. Rethymnon.

The Minoan graves, the church of Agia Anna, the monastery Asomaton,the historical Arcadi monastery,the acient Preveli monatsery and the Byzantine church of Agia Paraskevi, at Amari.
The wall paintings at the cathedral of Agios Ioannis and Zomythos, at Anogia.
The site of the ancient town and the church of Panagia Kavousiani, at Axos.
The Paleochristian Basilic at the region of Agia Sofia, at Bali.
The Byzantine church of Panagia Kera and the church of Agios Eftihios, at Hromonastiri.


MUSEUMS
The archaeological and the historical - cultural museums as well as the collection of K. Kanakakis and the cultural collection, at the town of Rethymno.

NATURE WALKS

The cave of Gerani, at the town of Rethymno.
Preveli

The cave "Ideo Antro" at Anogia.
The cave "Sfentoni" at Zoniana.
The imposing canyon at the region of Koxare.
The cave "Melidoniou" at Perama.
The gorge of preveli ending in a magnificent palm beach


BY FERRY
From Piraeus, there are frequent timetables to Rethymno during all year.The distance from Piraeus to Rethymno is 10 hours. Rethymno is also connected to the Cyclades islands.

Information

Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000 Port authority of Rethymno: +30 (28310) 22276 Piraeus agency: +30 (210) 4124800

BY AIRPLANE
From the Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata, there are flights to the town of Hania, and Hraklion, through the year. The duration of the flight is 40 minutes. From the airports there is bus service to Rethymno.

Information Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363 Olympic airways of Rethymno: +30 (28310) 27353

CONCLUSION
Rethymno... a charming town for all ages. Whether you yearn for a peaceful holiday
strolling along the winding streets and admiring the Venetian architecture, or whether you are young and energetic thirsty for adventure, sports and clubbing, then Rethymno is the place to be.

Rethymno, a town rich in history, great natural beauty, soaring mountains and endless sandy beaches. Discover the true Cretan hospitality and the famous Cretan cuisine. Rethymno a relaxing town for the old and a relaxing town for the young. We are sure that you will enjoy your stay and visit us again!