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Holidays To Rethymnon -
Rethymnon or Rethimnon
Located on the West Side of Crete in the prefecture of Rethimnon
is a wonderful town sitting on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The city of Rethymnon
with its 23,126 inhabitants is the capital of the province. It has great Renaissance
architecture, a Venetian fortress, museums and beaches. There is so much to do in
this town as you will see below
Rethymnon -
The town of Rethymnon has some interesting sights which are covered here, but also some excellent beaches, Taverna's and waterside cafe’s.
Some of the sights you may want to visit are Fortezza Castle, at the top of a low hill named "Palaiokastro" it dominates the town. It was built in 1590 to protect the city from the pirates raids and the Turks. You can view the fortress most days, you can see the great cannons and a wonderful picture of Greek Naval history.
If you have chance visit The Venetian Loggia, a very elegant building of the 16th
century, that used to be a Venetian gentleman's club but today houses the information
office of the ministry of culture and a sales point of the archaeological museum
in Rethymnon. For a bit of relaxation The municipal gardens are absolutely stunning
and very tranquil and picturesque. Throughout the year various activities are organized
which draw people from all over Crete. The biggest of these is the Wine Festival
which is held here annually at the beginning of July. Another festival is held on
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Another well known building in Rethymnon is The Archaeological museum of Rethymnon
is opposite the entrance of the fortress, exhibits objects from the Neolithic to
the Roman period, found at the prefecture of Rethymnon. Clay figurines, funerary
coffers, jewellery, grave offerings, statues, glass vases, grave steles, red-
If all the sightseeing is a little too much then why not explore the town of Rethymnon famous for its exquisite gold and silverware, the shops sell at prices lower than that of the UK and the quality is excellent. While wandering through the town centre you may come across the Rimondi fountain which is situated at Platanos square, the centre of the Venetian town. It was built in 1626, by A. Rimondi, in order to provide the people of Rethymnon with drinkable water.
Rethymnon Harbour at night
The inner harbour sports an array of touristy restaurants and fish Tavernas, many
of which are expensive for what they are; the Samaria Taverna and O Zefyros are more
reasonably priced and two of the best in the town. Better value can be found in the
streets around the Rimondi fountain where there are some old-
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The prefecture of Rethymnon is known throughout the Mediterranean for its crystal
clear waters and clean beaches. You will find a rather long beach just to the west
of the town, rather exposed to the wind but sunbed's and beach bars are provided.
Also within the prefecture of Rethymnon you will find nice beaches in Episkopi with
Taverna's and sunbed's although there are parts of the beach with no facilities;
the stretch opposite the Episkopi crossroad and extending up until the Petres bridge
is an example. Try also Panormo, Geropotamos and Bali for more great beaches.
There's a wide variety of hotels in Rethymnon to book, from self catering full and half board and bed and breakfast. You can use the Search engine on this page or the front page of Holidays To Crete or view our “Selected Rethymnon Hotels” to book online now.
Apollon Aparthotel
A peaceful and quiet location, ideal for families and couples. Relax on the furnished sun terrace and soak up the sun.
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Iberostar Creta Panorama Hotel
The Iberostar Creta Panorama Hotel is located 3 kms. from the picturesque fishing village of Panormo, and 18 kms. from the famous port of Rethymnon, port of call for many ships.
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Minos Hotel -
The Minos Hotel is a three star plus complex, located in Rethymnon, very close to the beach and within a 15 minutes walk from the town centre.
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There is such a choice of beaches in Rethymnon its up to your personal choice if you want a beach that's lively and has a lot of facilities or searching out a quieter beach but taking your own food and drink.
