Rethymnon
Dating back to the 3rd century AD, Rethymnon is one of the most popular towns to visit on the island of Crete. It is in an area of outstanding natural beauty with hills and caves and charming inland villages. The “Old Town” presents a colorful blend of architectural influences and boasts a lively café culture. It is a labyrinth of narrow streets lined with white washed houses dating back to 16th century, arched doorways, stone staircases, old churches, Byzantine and Roman remains, small Venetian harbor and a large fortress stands above the harbor.
Visitors have a vast selection of accommodation from luxury hotels and resorts. It has everything you could need for an amazing holiday. The soft sandy beach offers a variety of water sports including jet skiing and surfing. You can relax on the white beaches or explore the imposing Fortezza Fortress or shopping – there are many shops providing for all your needs. Rethymnon has many attractions from its historic centre with its churches and museums to its promenade and beach.
With shops, restaurants and many leisure activities, Rethymnon is a popular destination. Night life can range from extremely intense on the pubs and bars around the harbor and inside the old city. The town itself is popular with visitors from all over the world with stunning restaurants and Taverna’s serving up everything from traditional Greek dishes, freshly caught fish all the way through to the best of European cuisine.
