Rethymno

Rethymno is situated at the northern coast of Crete about in the middle between the two large cities Chania (58 km West) and Heraklion (79 km East).  It is the only town on the island, which is built on a cape. There are two sides of Rethymno offering two styles of visit: the endless big beach and the old town with its mix of architecture and history. The large Venetian castle “Fortezza”, which dominates the city, countless orthodox and catholic churches, mosques, the old lighthouse, majestic mansions of Venetian architecture, arches and cobbled paths, which create a magical atmosphere, have inspired thousands of visitors to pause and take a picture.

Highlights

• Explore the old town charm and history
• Relax in the long sandy beach
• Drink a coffee at one of the cafes in Rethymno harbour area and
  perhaps eat there, just for the atmosphere
• Buy souvenirs or local products in numerous shops
• Meet the regular visitors along the beaches of Rethymno, the turtles
  Caretta-Caretta, which return there every year between June and
  August to lay their eggs